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A new recall for a potentially "fatal" health risk is impacting cheese products sold in a handful of states around the country, including in Ohio.
Abbey Specialty Foods has recalled its Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb products due to the possibility of being contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, according to a recall notice shared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Listeria monocytogenes is the bacteria that can cause listeria, leading to "serious and sometimes fatal infections" that can cause severe illness in high-risk groups like children, the elderly, those who are pregnant and persons with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. Symptoms can include fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea.
Only the following products, which were sold in 5.2 oz packages and had sell-by dates of 6/2/2025, were included in the recall: Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive (Batch #24192, Lot #1113880, UPC 797776045730) and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb (Batch #24175, Lot #1113881, UPC 797776045778). The products had a limited distribution and were sold five states: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio and Colorado.
No adverse health events related to the recall have been reported as of January 3. Anyone who has purchased either of these products are urged to either toss them out or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information about the recall and to see product images, visit fda.gov.
