Several cheese ingredients included in certain meal kits from HelloFresh have been recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The recall was last updated on 30 March 2026 and affects products distributed nationally in Canada.

Affected Cheese Ingredients

The recall involves several cheese components that were included in HelloFresh meal kits:

• Shredded Parmesan Cheese – 28 g (¼ cup)
• Shredded Parmesan Cheese – 56 g (½ cup)
• Cheese Curds – 113 g (1 cup)
• Cheese Curds – 56 g (½ cup)
• Feta Cheese – 28 g (¼ cup)
• Feta Cheese – 56 g (½ cup)
• Goat Cheese – 28 g (¼ cup)
• Goat Cheese – 56 g (½ cup)
• Mozzarella Cheese – 85 g (¾ cup)
• Mozzarella Cheese – 170 g (1½ cups)

Multiple product codes and batch numbers associated with these items are affected.

Reason for Recall

The recall has been initiated due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.

Health Risks

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not appear spoiled but can still cause illness.

Possible symptoms include:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Persistent fever
• Muscle aches
• Severe headache
• Neck stiffness

Pregnant women, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. In severe cases, infection may lead to serious complications or even death.

Advice to Consumers

Consumers are advised to:

• Check their meal kits for the affected cheese ingredients
• Do not consume, serve, sell, or distribute the recalled products
• Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase
• Seek medical advice if symptoms develop after consumption

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as part of the ongoing food safety investigation.

Source:https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/cheese-ingredients-included-certain-hello-fresh-brand-meal-kits-recalled-due-listeria