Table of contents
- Latest Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Recall Updates
- November 26, 2025: Newsweek Reports FDA Class I Classification
- November 14, 2025: Second Recall Covers the 6 Oz Block
- June 20, 2025: First Recall Covers Two Lots of Curds
- Which Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Are Affected?
- Why Was Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Are the Symptoms of Listeria?
- How Soon Do Listeria Symptoms Start?
- Who Is Most at Risk from Listeria in Recalled Cheese?
- What Evidence Should I Keep After Eating Recalled Cheese?
Face Rock Creamery recalled Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar twice in 2025 because the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The June recall covered two lots of curds. The November recall covered 16 units of a block.
Do not eat the curds, and return them for a full refund. Check your package against the lots and use-by dates listed below. The FDA lists the November recall as completed and terminated.
No illnesses had been reported as of November 26, 2025. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over this cheese. Listeria monocytogenes can cause foodborne illness.
Latest Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Recall Updates
November 26, 2025: Newsweek Reports FDA Class I Classification
Newsweek reported that the FDA issued a Class I risk classification on November 26, 2025 for the November 14, 2025 recall of 16 units of the 6 oz block [1].
November 14, 2025: Second Recall Covers the 6 Oz Block
Face Rock Creamery LLC announced a voluntary recall of 16 units of 6 oz Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar with a use-by date of 11/04/26 [2]. The FDA November notice was posted on November 15, 2025.
June 20, 2025: First Recall Covers Two Lots of Curds
Face Rock Creamery recalled two lots of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds sold at Trader Joe’s [3]. It notified the FDA and the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The FDA posted the notice on June 21, 2025.
Which Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Are Affected?
Two separate recalls cover Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar sold by Face Rock Creamery:
- Garlic Cheddar Curds, 6 oz cup: clear sealed plastic cup with lid, Lots 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02, UPC 8 51222 00528 7, use-by date 08292025
- Garlic Cheddar, 6 oz block: UPC 8 512222 00547 8, use-by date 11/04/26, 16 units
The curds went to Trader Joe’s stores in Northern California (Monterey, Fresno and all locations north) and Northern Nevada (Carson City, Reno and Sparks). The notice does not state a sale period or price.
The block was sold only at the Face Rock flagship store, 680 2nd St. SE, Bandon, Oregon. Sales ran from 3:30 pm PT on November 10 to 3:30 pm PT on November 13, 2025.
Why Was Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Recalled?
Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar was recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Both FDA notices list the hazard as potential foodborne illness.
In the June recall, the company said its routine sampling program found Listeria in the finished products. It said it is still investigating what caused the problem.
In the November recall, the company said an FDA environmental sample found Listeria monocytogenes in the processing area where the cheese was packaged. These are company statements as posted by the FDA.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
No illnesses have been reported for either recall. The June notice states that none had been reported to date. For the November recall, Newsweek reported that no illnesses had been reported to the FDA as of November 26, 2025.
According to the CDC, Listeria are bacteria that can contaminate many foods, and people who eat those foods can get infected. The CDC says Listeria infection is rare but serious.
A report of illness is not proof that this cheese caused it. Anyone who ate the cheese and feels ill should read the steps below.
What Should Consumers Do?
Take these steps if you bought Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar:
- Check the package for the lot, UPC and use-by date listed above.
- Do not eat the curds from the recalled lots.
- Return the curds to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- If you bought the block at the Bandon store from November 10 to 13, 2025, destroy it or return it for a full refund.
- Contact Face Rock Creamery at info@facerockcreamery.com or 541-347-3223, 9am-4pm PT, Monday to Friday. Reach the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
- The CDC symptoms page says to see a provider if you ate the cheese and have a fever plus fatigue and muscle aches [4]. Tell the provider you ate possibly contaminated food.
Legal Options
No filed case names Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar or Face Rock Creamery, and no class action or MDL exists. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation.
Anyone who became ill after eating the recalled cheese, from either recall, may talk with a lawyer about an individual claim.
Filing Deadlines
A claim must be filed within a time limit, and state law sets that limit. The limit varies with where you live and with when the illness happened and when it was diagnosed.
A claim filed late can be lost, however strong the facts are. A lawyer can check the deadline that applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Symptoms of Listeria?
The symptoms of Listeria depend on the type of illness, the CDC says. Invasive illness causes fever, flu-like muscle aches, fatigue and headache in people who are not pregnant. Intestinal illness causes diarrhea and vomiting.
How Soon Do Listeria Symptoms Start?
Listeria symptoms start at different times depending on the illness. Intestinal symptoms usually begin within 24 hours of eating contaminated food and last 1-3 days. Invasive illness usually begins within 2 weeks.
Who Is Most at Risk from Listeria in Recalled Cheese?
The people most at risk from Listeria include young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA notices. They say Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
What Evidence Should I Keep After Eating Recalled Cheese?
After eating recalled cheese, keep the package or label showing its lot, UPC and use-by date. Also keep receipts or card statements, photographs, medical records and test results, and notes on symptoms and dates.