The Cambridge Food Company Limited recalls The Old Cheese Room Baronet and Baby Baronet Soft Cheeses because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Affected
- The Old Cheese Room Baronet Soft Cheese; The Old Cheese Room Baby Baronet Soft Cheese
- The problem
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some batches of the products listed above.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, contact The Cambridge Food Company Limited to organise collection and receive a full refund by emailing mike@cheese-plus.co.uk
Products affected
The Old Cheese Room Baronet Soft Cheese
- Pack size: 1kg
- Best before 21 March 2023, 22 March 2023, 11 April 2023, 12 April 2023, 16 April 2023, 18 April 2023
The Old Cheese Room Baby Baronet Soft Cheese
- Pack size: 200g
- Best before 04 April 2023, 10 April 2023
Risk
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some batches of 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
The Cambridge Food Company Limited is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. 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 notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, contact The Cambridge Food Company Limited to organise collection and receive a full refund by emailing mike@cheese-plus.co.uk
More information
The Cambridge Food Company Limited is recalling The Old Cheese Room Baronet and Baby Baronet Soft Cheeses because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in some batches of these products. The Cambridge Food Company Limited trades under the names Rennet & Rind and Cheese +.
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 23 March 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.