Active recall · ListeriaUpdated · 1 yr 9 mo ago
Abbey Specialty Foods recall: Cheddar style cheeses
Abbey Specialty Foods of Fairfield, NJ is recalling Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive 5.2 oz product and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb 5.2 oz product because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
What to do
Consumers that have any of the recalled products listed in the table above should refrain from consuming them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the products.
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Which products
Cheddar style cheeses
- Producer
- Abbey Specialty Foods
- Brand
- Wicklow Gold
Cheddar style cheeses
- Dates on pack
- Sell by Date
Cheddar style cheeses
- Dates on pack
- You can identify these by reviewing batch number, UPC and by sell by date on the back label of the product. These products had limited distribution in the United States and were sold in these states MA, ME, NH, OH, CO. The few distributors and retailers that received the product have been informed of this possible health risk and have removed the products from their shelves.
More detail
Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
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