Cheeses that Britons may have eaten over Christmas or been given as a present have been recalled.
A warning has been shared for more items, including foods sold in Waitrose.
Anyone with the cheese is urged not to eat it as it could be contaminated with E. Coli bacteria.
This can cause food poisoning with symptoms such as vomiting, stomach cramps and fever.
Cheese sold in Waitrose has been recalled
WAITROSE
Waitrose is recalling its No 1 Waitrose and Partners, Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese.
A number of other cheeses from Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd are included in the recall.
These may have been part of cheeseboards bought or gifts received at Christmas.
Waitrose and the manufacturer have apologised to shoppers and said they can return the cheese for a full refund.
No 1 Waitrose and Partners, Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese
Pack size: All sizes
Use by: 30 October 2023, 02 November 2023, 07 November 2023, 10 November 2023, 20 November 2023, 28 November 2023, 04 December 2023, 11 December 2023, 13 December 2023, 20 December 2023, 23 December 2023, 02 January 2024, 09 January 2024 and 16 January 2024
Mrs Kirkham’s Mild & Creamy Lancashire
Pack size: All sizes
Use by: All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023
Mrs Kirkham’s Tasty Lancashire
Pack size: All sizes
Use by: All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023
Mrs Kirkham’s Mature Lancashire
Pack size: All sizes
Use by: All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023
Mrs Kirkham’s Smoked Lancashire
Pack size: All sizes
Use by: All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023
Waitrose states: “Waitrose is recalling the above product as a precaution because it may be contaminated with E. Coli bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
Some of the cheese may have been in Christmas hampers
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“Do not consume and thoroughly clean any surfaces, utensils and equipment (including refrigerators) the cheese may have touched to prevent cross-contamination of other foods and drink.
“Take a photo of the packaging or the receipt and dispose of the cheese.
“Visit your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund, fill in the online form or contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.”
The Food Standards Agency added: “Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling various Lancashire Cheese products because the products might contain E. Coli.
“The cheeses are sometimes sold as a full block or served as individual portions, it may have been provided as part of a hamper you’ve purchased or been gifted.
“In some cases it’s been sold as part of a charcutier grazing platter. It may not always be clear whether you have purchased an affected product.
“If in doubt, consumers are advised to contact the retailer they bought their cheese from to find out if the cheese they have purchased is from the businesses and batches affected and, in the meantime, to not eat the product and ensure it is stored safely, fully wrapped and not in contact with other foods.”
