Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese cheeses Update 3 - recalled due to E. coli

United Kingdom

Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese Ltd has updated the precautionary recall of various Lancashire Cheese products because the products might contain Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. The implicated cheeses may be in several retail formats, including cut-to-order and wrapped in plain waxed paper from a deli counter, prepacked pieces of cheese purchased or gifted to you that was purchased on or prior to the 5th of February. These products were distributed in England, Scotland and Wales.

The recalled products may have been included in a hamper or been sold as part of a charcuterie grazing platter. It may not always be clear whether you have purchased an affected product. If in doubt, you are advised to not eat the product and ensure it is stored safely, fully wrapped and not in contact with other foods if returning the product to the place it was purchased or dispose of it at home.

The affected products are:
- Mrs Kirkham's Mild & Creamy Lancashire (All sizes). Use by: All dates up to and including 05 February 2024.
- Mrs Kirkham's Tasty Lancashire (All sizes). Use by: All dates up to and including 05 February 2024.
- Mrs Kirkham's Mature Lancashire (All sizes). Use by: All dates up to and including 05 February 2024.
- Mrs Kirkham's Smoked Lancashire (All sizes). Use by: All dates up to and including 05 February 2024.
- No 1 Waitrose and Partners, Farmhouse Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese (All sizes). Use by: All dates up to and including 05 February 2024.

This Product Recall Information Notice replaces updates 1 and 2 and has been updated to refine the batches of recalled products implicated.

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. Ensure the products are thoroughly wrapped and do not come into contact with any other foods. Wash your hands, equipment, utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with the product thoroughly.

Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

Company name: Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese Ltd
Product recalled: Mrs Kirkham's Mild & Creamy Lancashire, Mrs Kirkham's Tasty Lancashire, Mrs Kirkham's Mature Lancashire, Mrs Kirkham's Smoked Lancashire, No 1 Waitrose and Partners, Farmhouse Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese
FSA Recall date: 02/08/2024

Source: www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-50-2023-update-3