Face Rock Creamery of Bandon, OR, is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, 6-ounce. cups with the use by date of Aug. 8, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

The affected product was distributed in Trader Joe’s locations in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Consumers can look for the following information to determine whether they have the product in their homes:

The Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds are packaged in clear in a sealed plastic cups with lid and has the UPC 8 51222 00528 7. It has the Lot numbers 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02, and the use-by date of 08292025.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has notified the Food and Drug Administration and the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The company continues its investigation as to what caused the problem.

about Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.