The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0425-2025·Announced 2025-01-22

Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive Cheese recalled for possible Listeria contamination

Abbey Specialty Foods is recalling Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive Cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to Massachusetts, Colorado, and Ohio.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This product received an FDA Class I classification, the highest designation for food recalls, which is explicitly identified in the severity rubric as warranting a Critical rating.

Plain-English summary

Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive Cheese, sold in 5.2 oz. packages, is being recalled for possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was manufactured by Abbey Specialty Foods and distributed to Massachusetts, Colorado, and Ohio. Approximately 133 cases were distributed. The affected product carries batch number 24192, item number 28472, and has a sell-by date of June 2, 2025.

Consumers who have this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive Cheese, 5.2 oz., plastic cryo-vac , 8 packages per case
Manufacturer
Abbey Specialty Foods
Category
Food — Dairy
Hazard
Affected units
133

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Abbey Specialty Foods under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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