Lidl issues urgent Cheddar cheese recall as product linked to 'flu-like' symptoms
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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.".
