Brie Royal Faucon Cheese Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Fromi USA voluntarily recalled Brie Royal Faucon 1kg cheese on August 14, 2025. The cheese’s foreign manufacturer learned from its own health authorities that some products might carry Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covered Lot/Batch Number 615, sold as 1kg wooden-boxed wheels in cases of two. Fromi USA distributed the cheese to two Cheese Plate Brooklyn stores. The FDA classified it Class I, its highest-risk category, on August 28, 2025. No illnesses were reported in the United States after eating the cheese. Consumers were told to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The FDA terminated the recall as completed on December 17, 2025.

Latest Brie Royal Faucon Cheese Recall Updates

December 17, 2025: FDA Terminates the Recall

On December 17, 2025, the FDA recorded recall H-0547-2025 as Terminated in its enforcement database [1]. The recall’s own notice page now states the recall has been completed and terminated, matching the openFDA record’s termination date. The termination follows the FDA’s Class I classification of the recall on August 28, 2025. That came about four months after Fromi USA’s original August 14, 2025 announcement.

August 28, 2025: FDA Classifies the Recall Class I

On August 28, 2025, the FDA classified the Brie Royal Faucon recall as a Class I recall, its highest-risk category [2]. The agency recorded the action in its own enforcement database for recall H-0547-2025. The classification applied to the same Listeria monocytogenes hazard behind Fromi USA’s original voluntary recall of the cheese. Fromi USA first announced that recall on August 14, 2025, covering both Cheese Plate Brooklyn stores.

August 14, 2025: Fromi USA Announces the Recall

On August 14, 2025, Fromi USA’s recall notice announced a voluntary recall covering 12 cases of Brie Royal Faucon 1kg cheese [3]. The recall followed a contamination notice from health authorities overseas that also alerted the cheese’s manufacturer. The FDA’s recall initiation date is August 11, 2025, three days before the public announcement. Fromi USA is the New York-based importer and distributor named in the notice.

What Is Listeria Monocytogenes?

According to the CDC, Listeria infection is caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria [4]. The infection, called listeriosis, can be serious for some groups of people. The CDC lists four higher-risk groups for Listeria. They are people who are pregnant, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. This recall involved a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the cheese described below.

Which Brie Royal Faucon Cheese Are Affected?

The following Brie Royal Faucon cheese is subject to the recall:

• Brie Royal Faucon 1kg wheels, sold in wooden boxes, packed two units per case
• Lot/Batch Number 615, printed on the product’s packaging
• Sold exclusively at Cheese Plate Brooklyn’s Park Slope and Carroll Gardens, New York locations
• Sold between July 24 and August 13, 2025; the FDA notice does not state a price

The FDA’s enforcement record lists 12 cases, about 52.911 lb, as the recalled volume. Check the lot number on the wheel or its box. Do this before eating any Brie Royal Faucon cheese from either store in that window.

Why Was Brie Royal Faucon Cheese Recalled?

Fromi USA recalled Brie Royal Faucon cheese because it had the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA’s recall notice names this contamination risk as the sole reason for the action. The recall began after health authorities overseas notified the cheese’s manufacturer that some of its products might carry the bacteria. Fromi USA, the importer and distributor, pulled the affected lot from its two retail accounts. This contamination risk is separate from any injury a person may have suffered after eating the recalled cheese. The Reported Incidents section below states what, if anything, was reported to the FDA.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The FDA’s notice for the Brie Royal Faucon recall states that no illnesses linked to the cheese had been reported in the United States. That was true as of the notice’s August 14, 2025 publication. Reports alone are not proof that the cheese caused any illness. Anyone who ate the recalled cheese and later developed symptoms of listeriosis should contact a healthcare provider. That person should also report the illness to the FDA. The FDA’s notice covers only the U.S. distribution of Brie Royal Faucon cheese through Cheese Plate Brooklyn. It does not address illness reports from other countries where the cheese or related products may have been sold.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who have Brie Royal Faucon cheese from the recalled lot should take the following steps:

1. Stop eating any recalled cheese from Lot/Batch Number 615 still in your home.
2. Return the cheese, whole or in cut portions, to Cheese Plate Brooklyn for a full refund.
3. Contact Fromi USA at (212) 583-4920, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. To report an illness, contact an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator, use the Voluntary MedWatch form, or call 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) [5].
4. Watch for fever, muscle aches, headache, or a stiff neck. Contact a healthcare provider if these symptoms develop after eating the cheese.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

On August 14, 2025, Spain’s food safety agency, AESAN, relayed a RASFF alert forwarded by Germany about Listeria monocytogenes in two French cheeses [6]. The alert named Camembert du caractere vieux porche and Brie Royal Faucon. AESAN tied the contamination to a listeriosis outbreak under investigation in France. This international alert is separate from the FDA’s completed U.S. recall of Brie Royal Faucon 1kg.

Legal Options

A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed over this recall as of this page’s most recent check. Schmidt & Clark reviews potential claims for anyone who became ill after eating the recalled cheese. An individual legal review, rather than the recall itself, determines whether a claim may be possible.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for a foodborne-illness claim come from state law, not from the recall itself. They vary depending on where the person lives. The deadline also depends on when the illness and the diagnosis happened. Missing it can end a claim even with strong facts. No specific number of years applies to every case, and none is confirmed for this recall. Anyone considering a claim should check with a lawyer promptly to avoid missing the applicable deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Listeria Cause Diarrhea and Vomiting Right Away?

Yes, a milder intestinal form of Listeria infection can cause diarrhea and vomiting within 24 hours of eating contaminated food. It usually lasts 1-3 days, which is different from the more serious invasive infection described above.

What Are the Symptoms of Listeria Infection?

The symptoms of Listeria infection include fever, muscle aches, headache, and a stiff neck. These symptoms usually start within two weeks of eating contaminated food. Older adults, newborns, and people who are pregnant or immunocompromised face the highest risk of serious illness.

Where Were the Recalled French Cheeses Sold in Europe?

The recalled French cheeses, including Brie Royal Faucon, were sold in Spain, according to AESAN. Retailers in Madrid, the Basque Country, and the Balearic Islands carried them. This distribution was separate from the FDA’s recall of Brie Royal Faucon sold in Brooklyn, New York.

Were Any Other Cheeses Recalled for the Same Listeria Contamination?

Yes, other cheeses were recalled for the same Listeria contamination. Spain’s AESAN linked Brie Royal Faucon to Camembert du caractere vieux porche. The Brie Royal Faucon batch expired September 1, 2025, five days after the Camembert’s August 27, 2025 expiration.

What Does an FDA Class I Recall Classification Mean?

A Class I recall classification is the FDA’s highest-risk category. It means there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. That harm could include serious adverse health consequences or death from using or being exposed to the product.

What Should I Do If I Ate the Recalled Cheese and Feel Fine?

If you ate the recalled cheese and feel fine, most experts believe you do not need tests or treatment. Talk with a healthcare provider if you have questions, especially if you are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system.

References

1. https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recalling_firm:%22Fromi%22&limit=5
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/industry-guidance-recalls/recalls-background-and-definitions
3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromi-usa-recalls-brie-royal-faucon-1kg-because-possible-health-risk
4. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/signs-symptoms/index.html
5. https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/how-report-non-emergency
6. https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/web/seguridad_alimentaria/alertas_alimentarias/2025_43.htm