Several cheeses produced by Wicklow Farmhouse have been urgently recalled in Ireland due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects cheeses sold in major supermarkets, and consumers are advised to return affected products for a full refund.
Several festive foods have been urgently pulled from supermarket shelves over fears they could contain a potentially deadly bacteria. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland , several cheeses by Wicklow Farmhouse must be recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes - a type of bacteria that causes a disease called listeriosis, which brings on flu-like symptoms, vomiting and diarrhoea in most people.
In most severe cases of listeriosis, infections may spread to the bloodstream or brain, potentially causing meningitis or life-threatening sepsis. Those most at risk include the elderly, young children and anyone with a weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients. Pregnant women are also considered high risk, with almost one in five that get listeriosis suffering a miscarriage or stillbirth. The affected cheeses were sold in a number of Irish supermarkets, including Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Aldi and Spar. Anyone who has one of the below products at home is advised to not consume it, and return it for a full refund. Stores that stocked the affected cheese have since removed it from sale and will display point-of-sale notices. Cheese items recalled: A spokesperson for the FSAI said: 'The cheese products listed are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. 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 complication
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