Dunnes Stores recalls several cheeses and products containing cheese because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- Affected
- Dunnes Stores Wicklow Smoked Cheddar ; Dunnes Stores Wicklow Tomato & Herb Cheddar ; Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle & Chive Cheddar; Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie; Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese & Cranberry Quiche; Simply Better Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish
- The problem
- The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Dunnes Stores Wicklow Smoked Cheddar
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before All dates
Dunnes Stores Wicklow Tomato & Herb Cheddar
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before All dates
Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle & Chive Cheddar
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before All dates
Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before All dates
Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese & Cranberry Quiche
- Pack size: 800g
- Best before All dates
Simply Better Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before All dates
Simply Better Double Cream Wicklow Ban
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before All dates
Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection
- Pack size: 735g
- Best before All dates
Simply Better & Neven Maguire Cheese Selection
- Pack size: 705g
- Best before All dates
Risk
The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above.
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.
Action taken by the company
Dunnes Stores is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores in Northern Ireland that are selling the products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
What you should do
If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Dunnes Stores is recalling several of its cheeses and products containing cheese because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in them. The products have been manufactured by or contain ingredients from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese in the Republic of Ireland and are sold in Northern Ireland by Dunnes Stores.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 18 December 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.