Trader Joe’s Issues Cheese Recall Over Listeria Scare—What You Need to Know Throw the product away immediately. Close Credit: Veronique D / Getty Images Key Points Trader Joe’s has announced a recall of Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese Curds due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.The affected product was sold in northern California and Nevada and has a use-by date of August 29, 2025. No illnesses have been reported, but customers who purchased the recalled cheese curds are advised to throw them away or return them for a full refund. Check your refrigerator ASAP. Trader Joe’s has announced a recall of cheese curds due to potential listeria contamination. Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese Curds were packaged in a clear plastic container with a lid with a use-by date of August 29, 2025. The products have a UPC of 8 51222 00528 7 and lot numbers 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled cheese curds were sold at Trader Joe’s stores in northern California, including in Monterey, Fresno, and other locations, and in northern Nevada, including in Carson City, Reno, and Sparks. Don't Miss 3 Dead in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Fettuccine Alfredo Sold at Kroger and Walmart—What to Know Kids Cough Medicine Recalled Due to Bacterial Infection Risk While no illnesses related to the recall have been reported, a listeria infection (known as listeriosis) can cause symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, headaches, and a stiff neck. Listeriosis can be especially dangerous to pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you consumed the cheese and experienced any symptoms. Per the CDC, other people infected with listeria rarely become seriously ill and may experience symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting within 24 hours after eating the contaminated food. Symptoms usually last one to three days. Don't eat the product if you have it in your fridge. Throw it away or return it to a local Trader Joe’s for a refund. For questions about the recall, contact Trader Joe's by calling (626) 599-3817 or sending a message through the product feedback form. You can also contact Face Rock Creamery's customer care team at [email protected]. Explore more: News Recall News