Recall of Dunnes Stores Beechwood Smoked and Tomato & Herb Wicklow Cheddar due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Friday, 13 December 2024
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2024.59 |
| Product Identification: | Dunnes Stores Beechwood Smoked Wicklow Cheddar; all pack sizes. Dunnes Stores Tomato & Herb Wicklow Cheddar; all pack sizes. |
| Batch Code | See table below |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
Dunnes Stores is recalling the below batches of its Beechwood Smoked and Tomato & Herb Wicklow Cheddar due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
| Flavour: | Batch code: | Use by date: |
| Beechwood Smoked | 24182 | 28/02/2025 |
| Tomato & Herb | 24302 | 09/02/2025 |
Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated cheeses from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated cheeses and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers should not use the affected cheeses.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the affected cheeses.
