Published: 19 January 2025
A Lidl cheese recall has left shoppers worried, as a flavoured version of a widely enjoyed cheese has been withdrawn over safety concerns. The discovery of dangerous bacteria has prompted urgent warnings, with vulnerable groups at particular risk.
The affected batch has a best-before date of 11 May 2025. Customers are advised not to consume the product. Instead, they should return it to any Lidl store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
In a statement, Lidl said:
“Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland is recalling the above Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge with a Best Before Date of 11/05/25 due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
If you have purchased the above product do not consume it. Instead, please return the product to a Lidl store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact our Customer Services Team.”
Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe flu-like symptoms, including high temperature, muscle aches, chills, nausea, and diarrhoea. In extreme cases, it may lead to meningitis. Vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, pregnant women, new-borns, and individuals with weakened immune systems, are particularly at risk.
This recall follows several others in recent weeks. Farmfoods recalled its own-brand cocktail sausage rolls due to undeclared milk, posing a risk to those with allergies. Asda withdrew its George Home Baby Walkers over choking hazards. Various supermarkets, including TK Maxx, Waitrose, WilderKitchen and Aldi, have also recalled products over allergy risks and safety concerns.
Consumers are urged to stay informed about product recalls to ensure their safety. For further information, customers can contact Lidl’s Customer Services Team.
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