Lidl Northern Ireland Recalls A Batch Of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge Because Of Contamination With Listeria Monocytogenes
Lidl Northern Ireland is recalling a 150g batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge (best before 11 May 2025) because it contains Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Listeria can cause flu-like symptoms such as high temperature, muscle ache, chills, nausea, and diarrhea, though in rare cases it can lead to serious complications like meningitis. People over 65, pregnant women, babies under one month old, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe infection.
- Recalling firm
- Lidl Northern Ireland
- Product
- Products: Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge (150g) Batch: Best before: 11 May 2025. Lidl Northern Ireland is recalling a batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in this product.
- Reason
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above product. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Food Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-01-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency
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