2 May 2023

Lactalis McLelland Ltd have taken the precautionary step of recalling various goat cheeses because the products might contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Product details

Cricket St. Thomas Capricorn Goat Cheese

Pack size: 100g
Use by: 26 May 2023

Somerset Capricorn Goat Cheese
Pack size: 100g
Use by: 26 May 2023

Somerset Capricorn Goat Cheese
Pack size: 85g
Use by: 26 May 2023

Co-op Goats Cheese
Pack size: 85g
Use by: 26 May 2023

Risk statement

The products listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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. 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

Lactalis McLelland Ltd is recalling the above products. Lactalis McLelland Ltd and Co-op have issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. 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: Lactalis McLelland Ltd recalls various goat cheeses

Our advice to consumers

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