MARKS and Spencer has recalled a popular cheese product over fears it could contain deadly bacteria.
The major supermarket chain and the Food Standards Agency issued a warning to shoppers, urging them not to eat the product.
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M&S is recalling a popular cheese over Listeria fears Credit: Getty
The supermarket has warned that its Truffle Gouda should not be consumed Credit: M&S
The M&S Truffle Gouda recall has been issued amid concerns that Listeria monocytogenes could be present in the cheese.
The batch of Gouda contaminated has the product code 29424887, with a use by date of October 9 2026.
The Northern Ireland specific announcement outlines that any customers who bought the cheese should return it to stores and not consume it.
M&S branches selling the Truffle Gouda will also display notices in store warning of the recall.
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In a statement, M&S said: “Please do not consume this product. Any customers in possession of this product can return it to their nearest store where a full refund will be given.”
“Only the displayed date codes are impacted. No other M&S products are affected,” the recall notice continued.
Meanwhile, the Food Standards Agency’s Risk Statement said: ” Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.”
Listeria infections can sometimes be more severe and cause “serious complications” like 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,” the FSA added.
