What happened
The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above products. 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.
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- Feb 20, 2025
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Company
- JOD Food Products
- Type
- Product recall
- Reason
- The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above products. 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.
- Product
- Spar Old Irish Creamery Cheddar with Chilli; Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Red Wine; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Sriracha; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Pepper Cheese; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Sage Cheddar; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Caesar Salad; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Coffee; Claddagh Bo Irish Cheddar Cheese with Irish Whiskey; Claddagh Bo Irish Cheddar Cheese with Porter Beer; Irish Cheddar with Murphy’s Stout; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar Oak Smoked; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Chilli; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Chives; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Cranberries; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Garlic & Herbs; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Irish Porter; Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Irish Whiskey
- Where it was sold
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Published
Source: UK Food Standards Agency. This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.