Goodfood Group has issued a recall of its Food Snob and Mon Ami brand French Brie and Camembert cheeses due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
“The concern with this product is that it may contain Listeria, a foodborne bacterium that can make you sick,” New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said.
“Listeriosis infection can be serious among vulnerable groups, such as pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
“Listeria differs to other harmful bacteria in that it can grow at refrigerator temperatures, so you have to be very careful about the foods you eat, or provide to others, if you or they are in a vulnerable group.
“It is particularly dangerous during pregnancy because it can cause miscarriage, premature labour or stillbirth, and infection in the newborn baby.”
The recall was for the following products, with best before dates up to, and including, September 22, 2025:
- Food Snob brand Classic French Brie 125g
- Food Snob brand Classic French Brie 200g
- Food Snob brand Classic French Camembert 125g
- Food Snob brand Classic French Camembert 200g
- Mon Ami brand Double Cream French Brie Petit 125g
- Mon Ami brand Mild & Creamy French Camembert Petit 125g.
The bacterial infection was unlikely to be severe in healthy adults, the Ministry for Primary Industries said, with mild diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms within a few days of eating contaminated food.
For vulnerable people, it usually took two to three weeks or longer before symptoms appeared.
The affected products should not be eaten, MPI said on its website.
“It can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Should you be unable to do this, throw it out.”
There were no reported cases of associated illness, NZ Food Safety said.
Anyone who had consumed any of the impacted products and was concerned for their health was advised to contact their GP or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
The recalled products were being removed from shelves at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand.
The products were made in France and have not been re-exported.
The overseas manufacturer and distributor have initiated a recall.
