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The National
10-05-2025
- Health
- The National
Tesco cheese recalled amid 'do not eat' warning
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.' READ MORE: Wildfire 'bigger than five football pitches' near Scottish town 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.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Tesco cheese urgently pulled over bacteria causing meningitis and pregnancy loss
A specific batch of Swiss cheese sold by Tesco is thought to contain listeria monocytogenes - a dangerous bug that, in severe cases, can lead to meningitis and be life-threatening for pregnant women Tesco shoppers are being urgently warned to check their fridges amid fears a popular cheese may be contaminated with a potentially deadly bacteria. A specific batch of Swiss cheese is thought to contain listeria monocytogenes - a dangerous bug that, in severe cases, can lead to meningitis. Customers who have purchased a 150g pack of Le Superbe Raclette with a best-before date of 12 May 2025 are being told to return it immediately to the Tesco store where it was bought. Only products sold by Tesco are affected - those bought elsewhere, even under the same brand supplied by Castelli UK Ltd, are considered safe. Listeria, the bacteria behind the scare, can cause a serious illness known as listeriosis. Symptoms range from fever and muscle pain to chills, vomiting and diarrhoea - and can be life-threatening for the over 65s, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. The nasty bug can also pose dangers to unborn babies and and babies under one month old. Customers returning the item will receive a full refeund, the Food Standards Agency said. Last year, a selection of mousses, ice creams and yoghurts contaminated with listeria bacteria were urgently pulled from supermarket shelves after three people - thought to have contracted food poisoning from the products - died in NHS hospitals. The latest cheese recall comes after an urgent "do not eat" warning was issued for a popular beef pasta ready meal - found to potenitally contain fish instead. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recalled the La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne by Giovanni Rana (UK), sold in major UK supermarkets, due to a major packaging error. Although the dish is labelled as containing beef, due to a production error, some of the products actually contain prawn and lobster instead. As the packaging does not match the actual product, there is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans. Shellfish can cause severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, according to food allergy experts. According to Allergy UK: 'A fish/shellfish allergic reaction occurs when the body recognises the food protein as harmful and mounts an allergic response. 'An allergic reaction to seafood can be mild or moderate (swollen lips, face or eyes, itching, tingling mouth, hives, rash, abdominal pain, vomiting) or severe (breathing difficulties, dizziness or collapse). Fish/shellfish reactions have the potential to cause anaphylaxis, which is the most severe form of an allergic reaction.'
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Contaminated cheese is urgently recalled in all Tesco stores over bacteria that causes meningitis & pregnancy loss
Listeriosis is more common in ready-to-eat food 'DO NOT EAT' Contaminated cheese is urgently recalled in all Tesco stores over bacteria that causes meningitis & pregnancy loss Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RACLETTE wheels are being urgently removed from supermarket shelves after Listeria fears. Tesco customers are being warned to check their 150g packs of Le Superbe Raclette with a best before date of 12 May 2025. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Castelli UK Ltd recalls Le Superbe Raclette because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes The French cheese, supplied to the store by Castelli UK Ltd is believed to have the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria poisoning includes high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis or miscarriage. What foods are most likely to cause listeriosis? Although listeria can contaminate a wide range of foods, it is more common in ready-to-eat foods. Ready-to-eat foods are foods which are intended to be eaten without further preparation, such as heating or cooking. Examples include: Cold pre-cooked meats – such as chicken Deli meats – such as salami and cold cuts Smoked and cured fish – including sushi Cooked shellfish Soft mould-ripened cheeses – such as camembert, brie, and blue-veined cheeses Pâté Unpasteurised milk, or products made from unpasteurised milk Pre-prepared sandwiches and salads Pre-cut fruits (for example, pre-packed melon slices) To reduce the risk of listeriosis, it's important to: Keep foods cold until you are ready to eat them - make sure your fridge temperature is set at 5°C or below. Refrigerate foods as soon as possible after purchase Eat ready-to-eat foods within four hours of removing them from the fridge Always eat, cook or freeze foods by their use-by date. Foods after their use-by date may look and smell fine, but they could be unsafe and make you ill. You cannot see, smell or taste bacteria that causes foodborne illness. Always follow the storage instructions, including those for opened foods, provided on the label. If there are no instructions, use opened foods within two days. Keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate to avoid cross-contamination Follow the cooking instructions on packaging when applicable, and cook or reheat foods (including frozen vegetables) until they are steaming hot right through Wash your hands regularly with soap and water before, during and after meal preparation More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Contaminated cheese is urgently recalled in all Tesco stores over bacteria that causes meningitis & pregnancy loss
RACLETTE wheels are being urgently removed from supermarket shelves after Listeria fears. Tesco customers are being warned to check their 150g packs of Le Superbe Raclette with a best before date of 12 May 2025. 2 Castelli UK Ltd recalls Le Superbe Raclette because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes The French cheese, supplied to the store by Castelli UK Ltd is believed to have the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria poisoning includes high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis or miscarriage. What foods are most likely to cause listeriosis? Although listeria can contaminate a wide range of foods, it is more common in ready-to-eat foods. Ready-to-eat foods are foods which are intended to be eaten without further preparation, such as heating or cooking. Examples include: Cold pre-cooked meats – such as chicken Deli meats – such as salami and cold cuts Smoked and cured fish – including sushi Cooked shellfish Soft mould-ripened cheeses – such as camembert, brie, and blue-veined cheeses Pâté Unpasteurised milk, or products made from unpasteurised milk Pre-prepared sandwiches and salads Pre-cut fruits (for example, pre-packed melon slices) To reduce the risk of listeriosis, it's important to: Keep foods cold until you are ready to eat them - make sure your fridge temperature is set at 5°C or below. Refrigerate foods as soon as possible after purchase Eat ready-to-eat foods within four hours of removing them from the fridge Always eat, cook or freeze foods by their use-by date. Foods after their use-by date may look and smell fine, but they could be unsafe and make you ill. You cannot see, smell or taste bacteria that causes foodborne illness. Always follow the storage instructions, including those for opened foods, provided on the label. If there are no instructions, use opened foods within two days. Keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate to avoid cross-contamination Follow the cooking instructions on packaging when applicable, and cook or reheat foods (including frozen vegetables) until they are steaming hot right through Wash your hands regularly with soap and water before, during and after meal preparation More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 2 A stock image of cheddar cheese Credit: Getty
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cheese slices product removed from shelves at Tesco is it could contain listeria
Packets of sliced cheese are being removed from shelves at Tesco as they could contain listeria. The alert concerns 150g packs of Le Superbe Raclette with a best before date of May 12, 2025. Castelli UK Ltd is recalling the product because of the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The recall affects Tesco stores only. A 'risk statement' on the FSA website said: "The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above product. READ MORE: New asteroid could smash into Earth as ESA reveals exact date 'moderately large' space rock could strike READ MORE: Where doomed Soviet spacecraft could strike tomorrow as it crashes back into Earth "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." The alert went on: "If you have bought this product do not eat it. Instead, return it to where it was purchased for a full refund. For more information contact 01732 835446."
