A MAJOR recall has been issued for thousands of Irish shoppers as a popular Aldi product is pulled over bacteria fears.
Old Irish Creamery Cheese products are being recalled across the country.
The products were issued the recall notice this week[/caption]
The major cheese manufacturer company pulled the food item after it was deemed unsafe.
Old Creamery took the batches off the shelves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
This is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious infection called listeriosis.
When contaminated food is consumed, especially unpasteurised dairy products, raw vegetables and ready-to-eat meats, it can lead to the illness.
The list of Old Irish Creamery Cheese issued the recall include Irish Cheddar with chives, with Red Wine, with Chili, with Cranberries, with Murphy’s Stout, with Garlic & Herbs, with Irish Porter, with Irish Whiskey, with Curry, with Pepper Cheese, with Pumpkin Seed, with Sriracha, with Caesar Salad, with Coffee and Oak Smoked.
And the product have been sold in major supermarkets across Ireland, including Aldi and Tesco.
The food items had a use-by-date ranging from 4/04/2025 to the 20/11/2025.
HEALTH SYMPTOMS
The FSAI warned that symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection include mild flu-like symptoms and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
They warned in “rare cases” infections can be more severe and cause “serious” complications.
Pregnant women, babies and those with weakened immune symptoms, including the elderly, are more vulnerable to listeria.
The FSAI warned that the time between initial infection and first symptoms is, on average, three weeks but can range from 3 days to 70 days.
When to contact a GP
If the listeria infection spreads to your nervous system, signs and symptoms can include:
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion or changes in alertness
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
If you have eaten food that has been recalled due to listeria outbreaks, you must keep an eye on any symptoms that may develop.
If you have a fever, muscle aches, nausea or diarrhoea, contact your doctor.
The same is said for any illness developed as a result of eating potentially contaminated food
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has since issued a statement about the product recall.
They said: “The attached list of Old Irish Creamery Cheese cheddar cheese products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
“In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.
“Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.
“The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.”
Customers are now being advised to stay away from the affected batches.
If you have already ate the food items and you have a high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, confusion or sensitivity to light, seek emergency care.
If these signs occur, they could be an indicator that bacterial meningitis has developed which can be life threatening.
Symptoms of Listeria
LYSTERIA can comes with major symptoms if not treated for quickly, including:
Fever: A high temperature is often one of the first signs.
Muscle aches: People may experience discomfort or pain in their muscles.
Nausea: This can lead to vomiting in some cases.
Diarrhea: Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea can also occur.
Headache: Many people can develop headaches or migraines.
Confusion: Some may experience changes in mental status or confusion.
Convulsions: In serious cases, seizures can even develop.
