Food Alerts

Recall of Certain Batches of Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd 15 Fields Whole Wheels due to the Detectio

Friday, 16 July 2021

Summary:
Category 1 Food Alert for Action: Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd. is recalling certain batches of 15 Fields Whole Wheels due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes

Message:

Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd. is recalling the above batches of its 15 Fields Whole Wheels due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated batches may have been sold via cheese counters and delis.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

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 batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.