Published by If you purchased the Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar cheese recalled for potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes—and later developed a food-borne illness, were pregnant or experienced related complications—you may be eligible for legal review and compensation.
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What’s the Problem?
On November 14, 2025, Face Rock Creamery LLC of Bandon, Oregon announced a voluntary recall of its 6-ounce Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar blocks due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. [1]
The recall covers approximately 16 units of the 6 oz block (UPC 8 512222 00547 8) with a use-by date of 11/04/26 sold exclusively at the Face Rock Creamery flagship store between November 10 at 3:30 p.m. PT and November 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. PT. [1]
Although no illnesses have been publicly reported at the time of the recall, Listeria infection can lead to serious and sometimes fatal outcomes for young children, frail or elderly individuals, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems. [2]
Latest Updates
- November 14, 2025 – The FDA publishes the recall notice identifying the issue. [1]
- November 17, 2025 – News outlets report the extremely limited distribution (only 16 units sold) and remind consumers of Listeria risk even in refrigerated foods. [3]
- Mid-November 2025 – Face Rock Creamery announces it has halted production of the affected lot, is working with regulators and offers refunds to purchasers. [4]
Product & Usage Overview
The recalled product is a specialty artisanal cheese block named Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar, packaged in 6-ounce size with UPC 8 512222 00547 8 and use-by date of 11/04/26. [1]
The product was sold exclusively at the Face Rock Creamery flagship store located at 680 2nd St. SE, Bandon, Oregon, between November 10 and November 13, 2025. [4]
The root cause stems from an environmental sample in the processing/packaging area that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes; the finished cheese block has not been confirmed to contain the bacteria. [1]
Injuries & Side Effects
- Listeria infection: Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. [2]
- Severe complications: Listeriosis can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or death, particularly in pregnant individuals or the immunocompromised. [2]
- Hospitalization and chronic illness: While no cases are linked publicly to this recall yet, other dairy-borne Listeria outbreaks have resulted in serious hospital stays. [3]
Do You Qualify for a Vampire Cheese Recall Lawsuit?
You may qualify if you:
- Purchased the Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar 6-oz block with use-by date 11/04/26 and UPC 8 512222 00547 8 from Face Rock Creamery’s flagship store between November 10 and November 13, 2025.
- Developed a confirmed diagnosis of listeriosis or other serious foodborne illness after consuming the cheese, with medical documentation.
- Have retained proof of purchase (receipt, order record), packaging bearing the UPC, or registration with the recall program and communications from the creamery or FDA.
- Are within your state’s statute of limitations for filing a product-liability or foodborne-illness claim and act quickly to preserve evidence.
Evidence You Should Gather
- Photos of the cheese block packaging showing the UPC, use-by date and lot/identification details.
- Receipt, bank or credit-card statement showing purchase of the product.
- Medical records documenting diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization or follow-up care related to listeriosis.
- Recall notice screenshots, correspondence with Face Rock Creamery, refund registration details or destroyed product documentation.
- Evidence of any emotional distress, medical costs, lost earnings/time off and property or food discard costs.
Damages You Can Recover
Possible recoverable damages include:
- Medical expenses: Doctor visits, hospitalization, laboratory testing, follow-up care for listeriosis.
- Lost wages: Time away from work due to illness, caring for an affected person or long-term consequences.
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety from exposure or illness, long-term health effects.
- Product replacement/disposal costs: Cost of cheese, disposal of affected products, transportation or refund processing costs.
No public class-action litigation has yet been widely reported specific to this Vampire Cheese recall; however, legal firms are beginning to accept inquiries and may consolidate cases if additional illnesses or exposures emerge.
Legal Theories & Liability Grounds
Potential legal claim options include:
- Defective product: The cheese was marketed for consumption despite a foreseeable risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the packaging environment.
- Negligence: Face Rock Creamery may have failed to maintain adequate sanitation, environmental monitoring or hazard-control systems at its facility.
- Failure to warn: The manufacturer or distributor may not have provided timely or adequate warnings about the identified risk or recall to consumers.
- Strict product liability: The product entered the stream of commerce in a condition dangerous to consumers, even if the manufacturer was not negligent.
- Breach of warranty: The cheese was marketed as safe for consumption but posed a serious hazard, thereby violating implied or express warranties of safety and fitness for use.
Statute of Limitations & Timing
Claims for product liability, foodborne illness or personal injury typically carry deadlines of one to three years from the date of injury or discovery, depending on your state. Because this recall was announced in November 2025, timely action is essential to preserve evidence, capture health-care interaction dates and protect your rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I still file a claim if I had no symptoms but purchased the product?
Possibly — if you purchased the recalled product, have evidence of exposure and can show risk of contamination, you may still qualify for compensation. - Is this a class action lawsuit?
Not yet — but attorneys may consolidate individual claims into a multi-plaintiff case as health-data develops. - What do I do with the product if I still have it?
Immediately stop consumption, take photos of the packaging, either return it for refund or destroy it, and retain documentation of your action. [1]
Why You Should Act Now
This Vampire Cheese recall represents a critical public-health issue involving potential Listeria contamination in a food product consumed by families, pregnant individuals and vulnerable populations. If you purchased the product and experienced illness—or believe you were exposed—sprung to action now can help preserve essential evidence, strengthen your claim and protect your legal rights.
References
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/face-rock-creamery-llc-recalls-6oz-vampire-slayer-garlic-cheddar-because-possible-health-risk
- https://www.newsweek.com/cheese-recall-threat-life-warning-listeria-fda-face-rock-creamery-11058702
- https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/cheese-recall-face-rock-creamery-cheddar-listeria-b2867904.html
- https://www.hoodline.com/2025/11/bandon-s-face-rock-creamery-voluntarily-recalls-garlic-cheddar-cheese-amid-listeria-concerns/