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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1834-2013/FDA enforcement
Whole Foods Market·Food·Jul 4, 2013

Crave Brothers Les Freres Cheese Sold with Labeling as: Les Freres, Crave Brothers Les Freres, …

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese in response to a recall by the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company of Waterloo, Wisconsin.…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWhole Foods Market
Recalling firmWhole Foods MarketAustin, TX, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • All best by dates for the following list of PLUs: Les Freres - PLU #299682, Crave Brothers Les Freres - PLU #299682, Les Freres Wash Rind Product of USA - PLU #294473, Crave Bros Les Freres - PLU #294473, Crave Brothers Les Freres Cheese by Pound - PLU #294473, Les Freres Crave Brothers - PLU #294473, and Les Freres Crave Brothers PO-RK - PLU #294473.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Retail Stores Nationwide

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 28, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1834-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Whole Foods Market initiated this food recall on July 4, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese in response to a recall by the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company of Waterloo, Wisconsin. The cheese is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and o. The FDA report lists distribution as: Retail Stores Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese in response to a recall by the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company of Waterloo, Wisconsin. The cheese is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and o

Crave Brothers Les Freres Cheese Sold with Labeling as: Les Freres, Crave Brothers Les Freres, … was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1834-2013, dated August 28, 2013.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Crave Brothers Les Freres Cheese Sold with Labeling as: Les Freres, Crave Brothers Les Freres, … recall?

Whole Foods Market recalled Crave Brothers Les Freres Cheese Sold with Labeling as: Les Freres, Crave Brothers Les Freres, … in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1834-2013. Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese in response to a recall by the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company of Waterloo, Wisconsin.…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Whole Foods Market recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1834-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.