ALERT! Irish supermarkets forced to recall popular cheese amid listeria fear

Irish supermarkets have pulled some popular cheese products from their shelves amid fears of the possible presence of listeria.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has said there is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals or the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products. 

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The below batches of goat's cheese are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

• Supervalu Goat's Cheese - 110g - BBD: -7/08/2025 and 12/08/2025
• Freshly Prepared by Our Cheesemongers Goats Cheese - Pack sizes vary - BBD: 11/08/2025 and 12/08/2025
• SuperValu Chevre Log  - Pack sizes vary - BBD: All use by dates up to and including 12/08/2025

Nature Of Danger:

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 complications.

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Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days. 

What to do

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.  

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.