Albertsons Companies, in cooperation with Old Europe Cheese, voluntarily recalls select ReadyMeals and in-store prepared items made with certain cheeses due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

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Albertsons Companies has recalled 34 ReadyMeals and prepared items due to possible Listeria contamination from specific Brie and Camembert cheeses supplied by Old Europe Cheese. The recall affects various store banners across 34 states, including popular brands like Safeway, ACME, and Jewel-Osco. Consumers are advised not to consume these products and should return them for a refund. Although there have been no reported injuries, Listeria can pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations. Cleaning surfaces and containers is also recommended to prevent cross-contamination.

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• Recall of 34 products due to potential contamination, indicating quality control issues.
• Possible health risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes, impacting consumer trust.
• The recall affects a wide distribution network, potentially leading to significant logistical and financial repercussions.

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Albertsons Companies, in cooperation with its supplier Old Europe Cheese, Inc. has voluntarily recalled 34 ReadyMeals and in-store prepared items made with certain Brie and Camembert cheeses due to possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA’s recall announcement can be found here.

Old Europe Cheese issued a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria monocytogenes can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces. Consumers should discard the products or return them to their local store for a full refund.

There have been no reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The items were available for purchase from the following Albertsons Cos. store banners: ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Lucky, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons.

The banner stores are located in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, state of Washington, Washington, D.C., and Wyoming.

Consumers with questions should contact Old Europe Cheese at 1-269-925-5003, extension 335, for additional information Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. Consumers can also contact Albertsons Cos. Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PDT.

Product Recall Details:

Product Name	Brand	Size	UPC	Sell Thru Dates	Store Banners	States
Primo Taglio Herb Brie With a Hint of Garlic Wedge	Primo Taglio	LB	21004900000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/21/2022	Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, Pak ‘N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, NE, NH, NM, NV OR, RI, SD, TX, VT, WA, WY
ReadyMeals Very Berry Cheese Tray Small	ReadyMeals	Each	21693900000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Lucky, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
ReadyMeals Brie & Bleu Cheese Large Tray	ReadyMeals	Each	21751400000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Pak ‘N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA
ReadyMeals Very Berry Cheese Tray Large	ReadyMeals	Each	27290000000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Lucky, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
Elegant Charcuterie Tray	Store Prepared	Each	29134100000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Lucky, Pak ‘N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
Fruit & Fine Cheese 16 Inch Tray	Store Prepared	Each	29139900000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Lucky, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
Cocktail Tray	Store Prepared	Each	29140800000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Pak ‘N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA
Sandwich Baguette 16 Inch Tray	Store Prepared	Each	29614200000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, King’s, Lucky, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, ID, LA, MD, MT, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY
Gourmet Cheese 16 Inch Tray	Store Prepared	Each	29749700000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, King’s, Lucky, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, ID, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
Artisan Cheese Tray	Store Prepared	LB	21816200000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	Andronico’s Community Markets, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Vons	CA, HI, NV
Soft Cheese Tray	Store Prepared	LB	21835000000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	Andronico’s Community Markets, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Vons	CA, HI, NV
Primo Taglio Sundried Tomato Brie	Primo Taglio	Each	27120000000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	Andronico’s Community Markets, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Vons	CA, HI, NV
Primo Cranberry Brie	Primo Taglio	Each	27125600000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	Andronico’s Community Markets, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Vons	CA, HI, NV
ReadyMeals Brie & Walnut Cheese Tray Small	ReadyMeals	Each	27291900000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Lucky, Pak ‘N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
ReadyMeals Brie & Blue Cheese Tray Small	ReadyMeals	Each	27292900000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Lucky, Pak ‘N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WY
European Cheese Tray	Store Prepared	Each	29142200000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Pak ‘N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT
Primo Taglio charcuterie bag	Primo Taglio	Each	27125800000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 9/30/2022	Andronico’s Community Markets, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Vons	CA, HI, NV
Catering Tray Cheese and Fruit Nibbler 12-16	Store Prepared	Each	21323400000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, King’s, Safeway, Vons	AK, AZ, CT, DC, DE, ID, MD, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA
Catering Tray Cheese and Fruit Nibbler 8-12	Store Prepared	Each	21326600000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Balducci’s, King’s, Safeway, Vons	AZ, CT, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA
Catering Tray Fruit and Fine Cheeses 12-16	Store Prepared	Each	21332800000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, King’s, Safeway, Vons	AK, AZ, CT, DC, DE, ID, MD, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA
Catering Tray Fruit and Fine Cheeses 8-12	Store Prepared	Each	21345500000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, King’s, Safeway, Vons	AK, AZ, CT, DC, DE, ID, MD, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA
Sweet & Savory Favorites Charcuterie Bag	Store Prepared	Each	27137400000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	ACME, Balducci’s, King’s, Safeway	CT, DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA
Holiday Sweet Tray	Store Prepared	Each	29141700000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	ACME, Albertsons, Balducci’s, Jewel-Osco, King’s, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons	AR, AZ, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT
Ooh Lala French Sampler	Store Prepared	8oz	29122300000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	Jewel-Osco	IA, IL, IN
Oui Oui Brie With Berries	Store Prepared	LB	29147000000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	Jewel-Osco	IA, IL, IN
Lattice Brie	Store Prepared	LB	29147200000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	Jewel-Osco	IA, IL, IN
Baked Brie	Store Prepared	LB	29147300000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	Jewel-Osco	IA, IL, IN
Brie With Preserves	Store Prepared	LB	29147400000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	Jewel-Osco	IA, IL, IN
Turtle Brie	Store Prepared	LB	29167500000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	Jewel-Osco	IA, IL, IN
ReadyMeals Sandwich Ham & Brie FS Hot	ReadyMeals	Each	21094500000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	Albertsons, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, Safeway	AK, ID, WA
ReadyMeals Sandwich Ham & Brie FS Cold	ReadyMeals	Each	21786100000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 09/30/2022	Albertsons, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb	AK, AR, ID, LA, TX, WA
Primo Taglio Herb Brie With a Hint of Garlic Cheese Wheel	Primo Taglio	LB	21004900000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/21/2022	Albertsons, Pavilions, Vons	CA
Baking Brie En Croute	Store Prepared	Each	27172300000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	Shaw’s, Star Market	MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
Baking Brie Red Raspberry Preserve En Croute	Store Prepared	Each	27172500000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10/02/2022	Shaw’s, Star Market	MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

Source: Albertsons Companies, Inc.
NYSE: ACI
Category: Product Recall

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Source: Albertsons Companies, Inc.

FAQ

What prompted the Albertsons product recall of October 2022?

The recall was initiated due to possible contamination of certain Brie and Camembert cheeses with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which products were recalled by Albertsons in October 2022?

Albertsons recalled 34 ReadyMeals and in-store prepared items made with specific Brie and Camembert cheeses.

How should consumers handle recalled products from Albertsons?

Consumers should not consume the recalled products and should return them to their local store for a full refund.

What health risks are associated with Listeria monocytogenes?

Listeria can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

What store banners are affected by the Albertsons recall?

The recall affects store banners such as Safeway, ACME, Jewel-Osco, and others across 34 states.

Have there been any reported injuries related to the recalled products?

As of the announcement, there have been no reports of injuries or adverse reactions from consumers.