> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.foodconsumer.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Cheese Recalled - URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/cheese_recalled_0106120649/ - Published: 2012-01-06T07:51:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T16:22:59.000Z - Description: Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion of Monroe, Wisconsin is voluntarily recalling Brennan's Cellars shredded fondue blend, mild colored cheddar and part-skim mozzarella over possible Listeria monocytogenes. About 372 pounds of the fondue blend shipped in late 2011; no illnesses were reported. - Author: Food Consumer - Tags: Alerts, Shopping, #vivvo-import ### Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. ### Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company Issues Voluntary Recall of “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Premium Fondue Blend -- Emmentaler Swiss & Gruyere Cheese”, “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Mild Colored Cheddar Cheese”, “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese” Because of Possible Health Risk **Contact:** Consumer: Dan Schlichting Mobile: 608-334-0945 608-257-0945 **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** \- December 31 , 2011 - Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company of Monroe, WI is voluntarily recalling “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Premium Fondue Blend -- Emmentaler Swiss & Gruyere Cheese”, “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Mild Colored Cheddar Cheese”, “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese” 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 others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. **No illnesses have been reported.** - Approximately 372 lbs of the recalled “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Premium Fondue Blend -- Emmentaler Swiss & Gruyere Cheese” was distributed between November 23, 2011and December 6\. The Fondue Blend packages were packed in 16oz packages with the light brown label “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Premium Fondue Blend”. The packaging lists the identifier code 290A11 located on the back of the package. - Approximately 168 lbs of the recalled “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Mild Colored Cheddar Cheese” was distributed on October 8, 2011\. The Shredded Mild Colored Cheddar Cheese was packed in 16oz packages with the light brown label “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Mild Colored Cheddar Cheese”. The packaging lists the Sell By date 18FEB12 located on the back of the package. The word “Shred” appears to the immediate left of UPC code on the front of the package. - Approximately 137 lbs of the recalled “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese” was distributed on October 8, 2011\. The Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese was packed in 16oz packages with the light brown label “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese”. The packaging lists the Sell By date 18FEB12 located on the back of the package. The word “Shred” appears to the immediate left of the UPC code on the front of the package. The recalled products were distributed to Brennan’s Stores located in Milwaukee, Dane and Green Counties in the state of Wisconsin, which is where consumers may have purchased such products. Alpine Slicing & Cheese Conversion discovered the issue during testing of its products by an independent laboratory. Laboratory testing has confirmed that certain products processed on the shared line contained *Listeria monocytogenes*. Therefore, other products produced on the same line, even if they have been tested and found to be negative, have the potential to be contaminated. Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company has contacted the FDA and issued the recall to retail grocery stores and distributors in Wisconsin. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation into matter. All remaining inventory has been quarantined. Consumers are urged to stop consuming the recalled product and return all recalled products to the store of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Dan Schlichting at 608-334-0945 or 608-257-0945, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday. ### ### Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company Issues Voluntary Recall of “Edelweiss Creamery Premium Fondue Blend” Because of Possible Health Risk **Contact:** Consumer: Vicki Bergendal 608-934-5707 [ascserv@gmail.com](mailto:ascserv@gmail.com?subject=) **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** \- December 31, 2011 – Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company is voluntarily recalling “Edelweiss Creamery Premium Fondue Blend” 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 others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. No illnesses have been reported. Approximately 492 lbs of the recalled Edelweiss Creamery Premium Fondue Blend was distributed to: - Horrock’s in Lansing, MI (7420 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917) - Metcalfe’s Markets in Wisconsin - Maple Leaf Cheese Outlet in Juda, Wisconsin - Gempeler’s Supermarket in Monticello, Wisconsin - Sprouts Farmers Market in Chula Vista, California (Only the location at 690 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA, 91910) - Sunflower Farmers Markets in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and California between November 1, 2011 and December 30, 2011\. The Fondue Blend packages were packed in 16oz packages with the red and blue label “Edelweiss Creamery Premium Fondue Blend”. The packaging lists the UPC code 758590116914 and the identifier code 290A11, both of which are located on the back of the package. Alpine Slicing & Cheese Conversion Company discovered the issue during testing of its products by an independent laboratory. Laboratory testing has confirmed that certain products processed on the shred line contained *Listeria monocytogenes*. Therefore, other products produced on the same line, even if they have been tested and found to be negative, have the potential to be contaminated. Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company has contacted the FDA and issued the recall to retail grocery stores and distributors in all of the affected states. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation into matter. All remaining inventory has been quarantined. Consumers are urged to stop consuming the recalled product and return all recalled products to the store of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company at 608-934-5707, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday, or by email at [ascserv@gmail.com](mailto:ascserv@gmail.com?subject=). ###