Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Explorateur French Triple Cr¿me cheese (under the names Explorateur Recalled by Whole Foods Market Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: April 9, 2018
Company: Whole Foods Market
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Whole Foods Market directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Explorateur French Triple Cr¿me cheese (under the names Explorateur, Explorateur French Triple Cr¿me Cheese and Explorateur Triple Cr¿me French Cheese) which were both cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap, as well as sold in branded 8 oz. packages

Quantity: 26 pounds

Why Was This Recalled?

The cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 6 states: AR, CT, IL, NJ, NM, TX

Affected (6 states)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report