Update 1 : Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls several cheese products because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- Affected
- Cahill's Original Irish Porter Cheddar; Cahill’s Irish Whiskey Cheese; Cahill’s Ardagh Wine Cheese
- The problem
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Cahill's Original Irish Porter Cheddar
- Pack size: All pack types and sizes
- Product code: CH1139, 490832, and CH1458
Cahill’s Irish Whiskey Cheese
- Pack size: All pack types and sizes
- Product code: CH1142 and CH1459
Cahill’s Ardagh Wine Cheese
- Pack size: All pack types and sizes
- Product code: CH1140 and CH1460
Risk
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product 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
Cahill’s Farm Cheese is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Cahill’s Farm Cheese is recalling a number of cheese products because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. The product recall information notice, (PRIN) has been updated to include additional products and batches and replaces the original PRIN.
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 27 July 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.