The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0880-2021·Announced 2021-09-01

Cahills Ireland Whiskey Cheese recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Cahills Farm Cheese Limited is recalling Cahills Ireland Whiskey Cheese 5lb. Waxed Deli Wheels due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text indicates an FDA Class I recall involving a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes). Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls are never scored below 4, and Listeria contamination is a high-risk hazard. Although no illnesses are reported in the source, the agency classification and pathogen type justify a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cahills Farm Cheese Limited is recalling Cahills Ireland Whiskey Cheese 5lb. Waxed Deli Wheels because the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed nationwide, with a total of 4.4 tons affected. The affected batches are Batch 21109 and Batch 21141, with UPC code 833334009933.

Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or who have consumed the product should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Cahills Ireland Whiskey Cheese - 5lb. Waxed Deli Wheel
Manufacturer
CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED
Category
Food — Cheese / Dairy
Hazard
  • listeria
  • bacterial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Batch 21109 Batch 21141 UPC Codes: 833334009933

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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