Cheese recall due to suspected listeria

Cheese recall.

Aðföng, after consulting with Reykjavík Public Health, has stopped sales and recalled Duc de Loire and Royal Faucon Camembert cheeses from consumers.

Reason for recall

The cheeses are suspected of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

What is the risk?

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious foodborne illness known as listeriosis, especially in older adults, pregnant women, newborns and people with compromised immune systems. More information about Listeria monocytogenes is available on the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority website.

Product information for this recall

a)

Product name: Duc de Loire

Best by: Aug. 12, 2025

Lot number: C5170112

Net weight: 300 g

Country of origin: France

b)

Product name: Royal Faucon Camembert

Shelf life: Best by: Aug. 17, 2025

Lot number: C5171077

Net weight: 250 g.

Country of origin: France

Name and address of company issuing recall

Aðföng, Skútuvogur 7-9, 104 Reykjavík

Distribution

Hagkaup stores nationwide