Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 10, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- GOOT ESSA
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 4 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, INFANTS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- GOOT ESSA
- Product type
- Sheep Milk Cheese
- Model numbers
- Batch #33, manufactured at plant #26476, exp. 12/24/2025
- Sizes
- 4 OZ, 8 OZ
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- CT, NJ, MT, VA
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 10, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 8, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
The firm had a positive Listeria Monocytogenes on a sample from this batch of product made.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact GOOT ESSA, LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
A soft-tatted sheep milk cheese product sold in small units. Consumers purchase for direct consumption or as specialty cheese.
Industry Context
This recall is not clearly part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Prompt removal from use is critical to prevent potential illness; refunds or replacements are provided by the producer.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check for batch number on the packaging labeled Batch #33
- Verify plant code 26476 on the label
- Check expiration date 12/24/2025 and the product name Der Mutterschaf Cheese, Sheep Tomme Style
Where to find product info
Manufacturing and batch details appear on the product label and packaging.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements will be issued after confirmation with GOOT ESSA; process times vary by method.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with the company
- Escalate to consumer protection agencies if needed
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check batch numbers and expiration dates before consuming cheese
- Avoid cheese from unverified producers
- Buy from reputable retailers with recall notification programs
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, receipts, and all correspondence with the company for records.
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Product Details
Brand: GOOT ESSA. Product: Der Mutterschaf Cheese, Sheep Tomme Style. Sizes: 4 oz and 8 oz. Batch: #33. Plant: #26476. Expiration: 12/24/2025. Distribution: CT, NJ, MT, VA. Recall date: 2025-09-10. Status: ACTIVE.
Reported Incidents
No specific injuries or illnesses are listed in the provided recall notice.
Key Facts
- States: CT, NJ, MT, VA
- Listeria monocytogenes detected in a batch
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