Food Safety Incidents

Listeria Monocytogenes has been detected in Old irish creamery cheese cheddar cheese products.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Feb 27, 2025 11:00:00 PM

On February 20, 2025, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced a recall of Old Irish Creamery cheese cheddar cheese products due to the detection of Listeria Monocytogenes. This bio-contaminant poses a significant food safety risk, prompting immediate action to protect consumers.

The affected products originate from Ireland and have raised concerns due to the potential health implications associated with Listeria contamination. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is actively monitoring the situation, emphasizing the importance of consumer awareness regarding the recalled items.

Consumers are advised to check their homes for any Old Irish Creamery cheese cheddar cheese products and to adhere to the recall guidelines issued by the authority. This incident highlights the critical need for stringent food safety measures to prevent potential outbreaks linked to bio-contaminants.

For further information, individuals can contact the Food Safety Authority of Ireland or check their official website for updates related to this recall and any subsequent developments regarding food safety protocols.

  • Incident: Listeria Monocytogenes has been detected in Old irish creamery cheese cheddar cheese products.
  • Date: 2025-02-20
  • Product: Old irish creamery cheese cheddar cheese products
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  • Origin of issue: Ireland
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  • Incident Category: Recall
  • Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
  • Source: Food Safety Authority of Ireland