A popular cheese sold in Dunnes Stores outlets across the country has been recalled over illness fears.

The affected product was sold in-store between the 16th of September and the 21st of November 2024 and has been recalled due to a health risk.

An alert on the Dunnes Stores website related to the detection of Yersinia Enterocolitica, a bacteria that could make you sick.

An update on the same product on the Food Safety Authority explained: "Yersinia enterocolitica are bacteria which may be ingested via contaminated food or water.

"Symptoms of yersiniosis most often develop 3-7 days after infection. Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, watery or bloody diarrhoea, headaches, and vomiting. Yersiniosis is typically self-limiting, and symptoms can persist from 1-3 days up to 3 weeks. Some individuals are more vulnerable to infection, including young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals."

Dunnes Stores say the affected product was sold in-store between the September 16 and November 21, 2024.

"Customers are advised not to use this product, instead to return it to a Dunnes Stores store for a full refund. No receipt is required," their website said.

Dunnes said: "We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."

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