19 December 2024

Dunnes Stores is recalling several of its cheeses because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in them. The products have been manufactured by or contain ingredients from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese in the Republic of Ireland and are sold in Northern Ireland by Dunnes Stores.

Product details

Dunnes Stores Wicklow Smoked Cheddar  
Pack size: 150g 
Best before: All dates

Dunnes Stores Wicklow Tomato & Herb Cheddar 
Pack size: 150g 
Best before: All dates 

Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle & Chive Cheddar
Pack size: 150g 
Best before: All dates

Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie
Pack size: 150g
Best before: All dates

Simply Better Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish
Pack size: 150g
Best before: All dates

Simply Better Double Cream Wicklow Ban
Pack size: 150g
Best before: All dates

Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection
Pack size: 735g
Best before: All dates

Simply Better & Neven Maguire Cheese Selection
Pack size: 705g
Best before: All dates

Risk statement

The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 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

Dunnes Stores is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores in Northern Ireland that are selling the products. 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 notices.

Customer Notice: Dunnes Stores recalls several cheeses 

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

This alert is specific to England and Northern Ireland