Tesco cheese product recalled over potential listeria contamination
A cheese product sold in Tesco stores is being recalled because of potential contamination with listeria, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.
Customers who recently purchased 'La Superbe Raclette' cheese are being asked not to eat the product and return it to where it was purchased for a full refund.
The food recall affects Tesco stores only, the FSA added.
A customer notice published by the FSA on Saturday read: ''La Superbe Raclette' is being recalled due to potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, and we have decided to recall this product as precautionary measure.'
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause an infected person to suffer flu-like symptoms such as a high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, nausea and diarrhoea.
In severe cases, a listeria infection can cause serious complications such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems, the FSA added.
The product recalled by Castelli UK Ltd weighs 150g and is marked as best before May 12 2025.
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