Recall of Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Wicklow Gold Beechwood Smoked Mild Cheddar due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Friday, 13 December 2024
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2024.58 |
| Product Identification: | Wicklow Gold Beechwood Smoked Mild Cheddar; all pack sizes. |
| Batch Code | Use by 28/02/2025 |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese is recalling the above batch of its Wicklow Gold Beechwood Smoked Mild Cheddar due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Update (18/12/2024): Please refer to FSAI food alerts 2024.59, 2024.62 and 2024.62 (update 1) for further details.
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 retail customers.
Caterers should not use the affected cheeses.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the affected cheeses.
