The popular product has been found to contain dangerous Listeria monocytogenes bacteria – the nasty germ can cause high temperature, sickness, diarrhoea – and even illnesses such as meningitis
Popular supermarket Lidl has issued an urgent recall to customers over a product that has been linked to ‘flu-like symptoms’.
The “do not eat” warning is linked to a batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedges – which are sold in Northern Ireland – as they have been found to contain dangerous Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The nasty germ can cause high temperature, chills, sickness, diarrhoea and muscle aches – and even illnesses such as meningitis.
In a statement released on Friday, the UK Food Standards Agency warned customers not to eat units of the product with an expiry date of May 11, 2025. The food hygiene body also warned the microbe could particularly affect particular groups of people.
The statement, published online, reads: “Lidl Northern Ireland is recalling a batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in this product.
“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.
“If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return the product to where it was bought for a full refund. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact Lidl NI Customer Services on 0289 568 4888.”
Lidl Northern Ireland will also display point of sale notices where the product is sold. These notices are intended to explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
The news comes just days after a popular lunchbox treat was pulled from supermarket shelves as customers are issued a health warning. Sainsbury’s and Asda issued the recall on the bread rolls after fears an error with the packaging could put customers with a specific allergy at risk. The recall was issued for a batch of McGhee’s Scottish Brown Rolls over an undeclared allergen.
McGhee’s Family Bakers are recalling the packs of 6 Scottish Brown Rolls due to several packs actually containing white rolls, which contain soya. The batch in question being recalled is number LS5007, with the best before date January 12, 2025.
And shortly before Christmas, Morrisons issued an urgent recall on one of its products over health fears. The supermarket’s own brand Crushed Garlic tubes were recalled after they were found to have been missing an ingredient which prevents microbiological growth. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says the lack of the ingredient made the product “potentially unsafe to eat”.
