Wicklow Gold Cheddar style cheeses were recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Consuming contaminated cheese could cause listeriosis, a serious infection particularly dangerous for pregnant women, young children and immunocompromised individuals.
Class I (our estimate) — A reasonable probability that eating this product will cause serious health problems or death.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
Cheddar style cheeses
Listeria — Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Abbey Specialty Foods recalled Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive Cheese and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumption of contaminated cheese could cause serious infection, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Midwest Poultry Services recalled white and brown cage-free shell eggs that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Consuming contaminated eggs can cause serious illness.
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Khong Guan Corporation recalled Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling that may contain undeclared peanuts. People with peanut allergies risk serious allergic reaction.
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