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Deadly Bacteria and Rodents Prompt Urgent Cheese Recalls Across the U.S.
14 Aug
Summary
- 5 cheese products recalled due to listeria and salmonella contamination
- Wegmans recalls 4 camembert and brie cheese products
- Quesito El Establo recalls Spanish cheese made in unsanitary conditions
On August 14, 2025, a concerning food safety issue has emerged as five cheese products have been urgently recalled across the United States. The recalls were triggered by the potential contamination of these products with deadly bacteria and the presence of rodents.
Wegmans Food Markets has voluntarily recalled four of its cheese products containing camembert and brie cheese after they were found to be at risk of containing listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea and muscle aches. The recalled items were sold in Wegmans stores across 10 states between July 1 and August 12, 2025.
Additionally, New Hampshire-based Quesito El Establo has recalled its Spanish Cheese (Quesito Colombiano) due to unsanitary conditions, including rodents and rodent activity, at the manufacturing facility. This raised the risk of the products being contaminated with salmonella, which can cause bloody diarrhea and stomach cramps.
No illnesses have been reported for either recall so far, but authorities are urging consumers who have purchased the affected products to return them immediately for a full refund. Both companies have halted production and distribution of the tainted cheeses while the investigations continue.
These recalls serve as a stark reminder of the importance of food safety and the need for vigilance in the food supply chain to protect public health.
