Dozens of types of artisan cheese have been urgently recalled over fears they could be contaminated with listeria.
Food safety watchdogs have issued a warning over the potential risk posed 26 products made by The Cambridge Food Company that have a ‘use by’ date up to and including April 14, 2023.
Cheddar, Stilton and Wensleydale are among the varieties that the Wiltshire brand sold to 15 retailers across England, including in London, Leicester and York.
The recall is a ‘precautionary’ step over concerns that these cheeses were cross-contaminated with other products that were found to contain the bacteria.
It comes after health chiefs announced last week that a Briton had died from listeria in an outbreak linked to contaminated cheeses.
Food safety watchdogs have issued a warning over the potential risk posed by a batch of The Cambridge Food Company cheese with an April, 14 ‘use by’ date
Those who eat food containing listeria develop an infection called listeriosis, which can cause a fever, aches and pains, chills, nausea, sickness and diarrhoea
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) last night urged the public not to eat the any of the 26 newly identified cheeses.
They include Pitchfork Cheddar, T & T Stilton and Old Roan Wensleydale options, as well as The Cambridge Food Company’s Alpen, Appleby Red Cheshire and Kirkhams Lancashire cheese.
The products are sold to wholesalers and retailers as 1kg wheels but may then be cut into smaller pieces for sale to Brits in shops and at deli counters.
Butchers Meat n16 in north London and Bridge 67 in Leicester are among those who have bought the batches.
Brits who believe they may have purchased the affected products should not eat them. They can contact The Cambridge Food Company for a full refund.
What artisan cheeses have been pulled from shelves?
More than two dozen artisan cheese cuts have been recalled.
The affected products are made by The Cambridge Food Company and have a ‘use by’ date up to and including April…
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