3 days ago
FSAI recall more batches of goats cheese due to possible presence of listeria
A 110g pack of SuperValu Goat's Cheese, Freshly Prepared by Our Cheesemongers Goat's Cheese and SuperValu chèvre log have been subject to recall notices.
Yesterday a batch of Spar chèvre goat's cheese was recalled, according to the FSAI.
There is currently no evidence that the recalls are linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to the recent recall of ready-to-heat meals or the separate recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products.
Manufacturers, retailers, caterers, distributors and wholesalers have been asked to remove the implicated batch of the 100g pack of Spar chèvre goat's cheese, which has a use-by date of August 12 2025, from sale.
The country of origin of the batch is listed as France.
The recall notice has been issued for 110g packs of SuperValu Goat's Cheese with use-by dates of August 7 and August 12, various pack sizes of the product Freshly Prepared by Our Cheesemongers Goats Cheese with use-by dates of August 11 and August 12 and various packs of the SuperValu Chévre Log with use-by dates up to and including August 12.
Retailers have been asked to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices, while the FSAI has advised consumers not to eat the product.
It comes following a recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products on July 28 due to the detection of listeria.
There is no evidence that the recall was linked with the listeria outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals that are currently under investigation.
In a statement, the FSAI said it was aware that consumers may be feeling 'anxious at the news of a second recall involving listeria moncytogenes'.
'While we urge people to be aware of the risks, and to take precautions when using ready-to-eat foods, they can be assured that there is a robust food control system in place in Ireland, which contributed to the identification of the latest need for a recall,' it said.
"The FSAI advice, as always, is that if anyone has eaten any recalled foods and are feeling well, they do not need to do anything. However, if anyone has eaten any recalled foods and feels unwell, they should seek medical advice.'
Symptoms of listeria 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.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems.
Separately, a batch of 240g pack of Mallons light six pork sausages with an approval number of IE 406 EC and a use-by date of 31 July 2025 have also been subject to a recall notice by the FSAI.
The batch is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.
"Although this product is past its use by date, it is suitable for home freezing. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batch. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale,' the notice reads.
Consumers have been advised not to eat the implicated batch.
