Vampire Cheese Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Face Rock Creamery LLC of Bandon, Oregon recalled its 6 oz. block of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar cheese, also searched as Vampire Cheese. On November 14, 2025, the company announced a voluntary recall over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covered about 16 units with UPC 8 512222 00547 8 and a use-by date of 11/04/26. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified it Class I and lists the recall status as terminated. If you bought this cheese, the company asks you to destroy it or take it back to its store for a full refund. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

Latest Vampire Cheese Recall Updates

January 9, 2026: FDA Ends the Recall

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration terminated the recall of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar on January 9, 2026. FDA’s enforcement report lists the status as Terminated and gives the date [1]. FDA’s recall notice says: “This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall” [2]. The termination closes the recall that Face Rock Creamery started on November 14, 2025.

December 3, 2025: FDA Lists the Recall in Its Enforcement Report

FDA’s enforcement report listed the Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar recall on December 3, 2025. It gives the recall number as H-0212-2026 and calls the action voluntary and firm-initiated. It gives the quantity as 16/6oz. units or 6 lbs. It says the cheese was distributed in Oregon only. The company’s notice names one sales location, the flagship store in Bandon, Oregon.

November 26, 2025: FDA Classifies the Recall as Class I

FDA classified Face Rock Creamery’s recall of the 6 oz. garlic cheddar blocks as Class I on November 26, 2025. The classification followed the company’s announcement and FDA’s posting of it. FDA’s enforcement report applies the Class I label to the 6 oz. blocks of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar with a use-by date of 11/04/26, which the company named in its announcement.

November 15, 2025: FDA Posts Face Rock’s Announcement

FDA posted Face Rock Creamery’s announcement on its Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts page on November 15, 2025. FDA says it posts a company’s announcement as a public service. FDA also states that it does not endorse either the product or the company. The posted page includes the company’s own words on the refund and contact details for consumers.

November 14, 2025: Face Rock Creamery Announces the Recall

The Bandon, Oregon company, Face Rock Creamery LLC, announced a voluntary recall on November 14, 2025. The recall covers the 6 oz. blocks of its Vampire Slayer garlic cheddar cheese. The company cited possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the cheese. FDA’s enforcement report gives the same date as the recall initiation date, and FDA’s recall notice carries the company’s announcement.

Which Vampire Cheese Products Are Affected?

One product is covered by this recall, the Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar made by Face Rock Creamery:

• Product: Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar cheese, 6 oz. block, made by Face Rock Creamery
• UPC: 8 512222 00547 8, as printed in the recall notice
• Use-by date: 11/04/26
• Sold at: Face Rock flagship store, 680 2nd St. SE, Bandon, Oregon
• Sale period: November 10, 2025 to November 13, 2025
• Price: not stated in the notice

Match the UPC and the use-by date to the package you have. The earlier Face Rock curds recall covered a different product. That recall is described under Other Recalls below.

Why Was Vampire Cheese Recalled?

The Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar was recalled because an FDA environmental sample identified Listeria monocytogenes in the processing area where the cheese was packaged. FDA’s enforcement report records this reason. The company says the finished product has not tested positive for any contaminants. That is the company’s own statement and not an FDA finding. The recall notice says the cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Face Rock Creamery also says it is actively working with regulatory authorities. The company says it has taken immediate steps to ensure the integrity of its production environment. The notice gives no detail on those steps.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

FDA’s recall notice does not state whether any illnesses or injuries have been reported. A recall is not proof that the cheese made anyone sick, and later illness reports would not prove it for every case. The notice says Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. If you ate the cheese and feel unwell, the steps below list symptoms and contacts. The pending-MDL report from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation dated October 1, 2026 lists no MDL docket involving cheese, Face Rock Creamery or Listeria [3]. CourtListener, a free archive of federal court filings, returned no case naming Face Rock Creamery [4].

What Should Consumers Do?

If you bought the recalled cheese, take these steps:

1. Check whether you bought the 6 oz. Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar, UPC 8 512222 00547 8, between November 10, 2025 and November 13, 2025.
2. Destroy the product or return it to the Face Rock retail location for a full refund.
3. Call Face Rock Creamery at 541-347-3223, 9am-4pm PT, Monday-Friday, or email info@facerockcreamery.com with questions.
4. FDA’s general contact number is 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
5. Watch for symptoms. FDA’s recall notice says healthy people may have only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
6. If you have symptoms or health questions, contact a health care provider, as MedlinePlus advises [5].

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Face Rock Creamery announced an earlier recall of a different product on June 20, 2025. FDA’s curds notice describes a voluntary recall of two lots of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds in 6oz. cups [6]. The lots were 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02, with a use-by date of 08292025. The curds were distributed in Trader Joe’s locations in Northern California and Northern Nevada. FDA’s enforcement report lists that recall as H-0214-2025, Class I, classified on July 7, 2025 and terminated on November 26, 2025. In the curds notice, the company says routine sampling found the bacteria in the finished products.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Is Listeriosis Treated?

Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics, according to MedlinePlus. It is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria named as the possible contaminant in FDA’s recall notice for Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar.

What Are the Symptoms of Listeriosis?

The symptoms of listeriosis, as MedlinePlus lists them, include fever and chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting. FDA’s notice adds that listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Were Illnesses Reported in the Earlier Vampire Slayer Curds Recall?

Illnesses were not reported in the earlier Vampire Slayer curds recall as of its June 2025 notice, which states “No illnesses have been reported to date.” That statement covers the curds only and says nothing about the Garlic Cheddar blocks.

Is There a Vampire Cheese Recall Lawsuit or Class Action?

No lawsuit or class action over the Vampire Cheese recall had been found as of October 2, 2026, and state court filings were not searched. A recall alone does not establish liability.

What UPC Did the Earlier Vampire Slayer Curds Recall Cover?

The earlier Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds recall covered cups in sealed plastic packaging with UPC 8 51222 00528 7, according to FDA’s curds notice. That is a different UPC from the cheese block recalled in November 2025.

Can Listeria Grow in a Refrigerator?

Yes, Listeria can grow in a refrigerator, according to MedlinePlus, because it is unlike many other germs and can grow even in the cold. The recalled cheese carries a use-by date of 11/04/26.

References

1. https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=product_description:%22Vampire+Slayer%22&limit=10
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/face-rock-creamery-llc-recalls-6oz-vampire-slayer-garlic-cheddar-because-possible-health-risk
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_Actions_Pending-October-1-2026.pdf
4. https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Face+Rock+Creamery%22
5. https://medlineplus.gov/listeriainfections.html
6. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/face-rock-creamery-voluntarily-recalls-vampire-slayer-garlic-cheddar-curds-because-possible-health