Dunnes Stores has announced an urgent recall of several cheese products and products containing cheese due to the possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products have been manufactured by or contain ingredients from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese in the Republic of Ireland and are sold in Northern Ireland.

Product Details

The recall applies to the following products:

1. Dunnes Stores Wicklow Smoked Cheddar
   • Pack Size: 150g
   • Best Before: All dates
2. Dunnes Stores Wicklow Tomato & Herb Cheddar
   • Pack Size: 150g
   • Best Before: All dates
3. Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle & Chive Cheddar
   • Pack Size: 150g
   • Best Before: All dates
4. Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie
   • Pack Size: 150g
   • Best Before: All dates
5. Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese & Cranberry Quiche
   • Pack Size: 800g
   • Best Before: All dates
6. Simply Better Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish
   • Pack Size: 150g
   • Best Before: All dates
7. Simply Better Double Cream Wicklow Ban
   • Pack Size: 150g
   • Best Before: All dates
8. Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection
   • Pack Size: 735g
   • Best Before: All dates
9. Simply Better & Neven Maguire Cheese Selection
   • Pack Size: 705g
   • Best Before: All dates

Risk Statement

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause symptoms similar to the flu, such as:

High temperature, Muscle ache or pain, Chills, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea

In severe cases, listeria infection can lead to serious health complications such as meningitis.

High-Risk Groups:

• People aged over 65
• Pregnant women and their unborn babies
• Babies under one month old
• Individuals with weakened immune systems

Action Taken by Dunnes Stores

Dunnes Stores is recalling all affected products. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all Northern Ireland retail stores that sell these products. These notices will inform customers about the recall and provide guidance on what to do.

Advice to Consumers

• Do Not Eat These Products: If you have purchased any of the affected items, do not consume them.
• Return for Refund: Return the products to the store where they were purchased to receive a full refund.
• Seek Medical Advice: If you have consumed the products and experience any symptoms of listeria infection, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Source:https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-57-2024