Irish Cheese Products Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

Retailers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are withdrawing several cheese products from sale due to the potential presence of *Listeria monocytogenes*. This bacterium can lead to flu-like symptoms, including an elevated temperature, muscle aches or pain, chills, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. In rare instances, the infection may become more severe, resulting in serious complications such as meningitis. The affected cheese products are manufactured by or contain components from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese, located in the Republic of Ireland. These items are distributed by Dunnes Stores across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, as well as by various other retailers in the Republic of Ireland, including Spar and SuperValu. Both the Food Standards Agency and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland have advised consumers against consuming the implicated products. A comprehensive list of the recalled items is accessible on the official websites of the Food Standards Agency and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Certain individuals are more susceptible to listeria infections, specifically those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, infants less than one month old, and people with compromised immune systems. The period between initial infection and the onset of the first symptoms averages three weeks, but can range from three to 70 days. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content of external sites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available.