An urgent recall has been announced affecting a wide selection of cheese products sold across Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA supermarkets. As reported by Yahoo Lifestyle Australia on August 16, 2025, the affected cheeses may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.
ALDI Products Affected by the Recall
ALDI has withdrawn two of its popular French cheese offerings. Both are being recalled across the country due to the risk of listeria and affect all date codes up to and including October 1, 2025.
The specific ALDI products recalled are:
- Specially Selected French L’Ovale Cheese 300g
- Emporium Selection French Brie 126g
These cheeses are commonly found in ALDI’s specialty cheese section and are imported as part of the chain’s gourmet European range. Customers are advised to check their refrigerators immediately and avoid consuming these products, regardless of the packaging’s condition or smell.
Products Recalled from Coles, Woolworths, and IGA
A broader set of cheeses, manufactured by Global Foods Pty Ltd, has been recalled from Coles, Woolworths, and IGA supermarkets. These are also French-origin cheeses, sold under the Mon Ami and Emborg brands.
The affected Mon Ami products include:
- Mon Ami Brie – French 200g
- Mon Ami Camembert – French 200g
- Mon Ami Petit Camembert – French 125g
- Mon Ami Double Cream Le Fromager 300g
- Mon Ami Petit Brie – Double Cream French Brie 125g
All Mon Ami products are being recalled with date markings up to and including 01/10/2025.
The affected Emborg products include:
- Emborg French Brie 200g
- Emborg French Camembert 200g
These products also carry a recall for all date markings up to and including 01/10/2025.
These cheeses are widely sold in the refrigerated cheese sections of supermarkets and are often marketed as premium options for consumers looking for traditional French flavors.
Why This Matters: The Listeria Threat
Listeria monocytogenes is a serious public health concern, especially for pregnant individuals, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Infection, known as listeriosis, can result in symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. In severe cases, the infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or life-threatening bloodstream and brain infections.
Health authorities stress that even cheeses that look and smell normal may still be contaminated. Consumers who have purchased any of the listed products should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
