Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter Cheese Recalled for Listeria
Cahills Farm Cheese Limited is recalling Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter cheese products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects approximately 4.4 tons distributed nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text indicates FDA Class I classification. The hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses are explicitly reported in the source, FDA Class I recalls are classified as Severe (score 4) per the rubric unless deaths are confirmed (which would elevate to Critical).
Plain-English summary
Cahills Farm Cheese Limited is recalling two Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter cheese products nationwide: the 5 lb. Waxed Deli Wheel (UPC 833334009940, Batch 21109 and 21141) and the 2.4 lb. size (UPC 034463012201). The recall was initiated because the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, elderly people, and immunocompromised individuals. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Those who believe they may have consumed contaminated cheese and are experiencing symptoms should consult their healthcare provider.
Consumers with questions about this recall or who believe they have purchased affected products should contact the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1. Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter 5lbs.Waxed Deli Wheel 2. Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter 2.4 lbs.
- Manufacturer
- CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cheese
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED 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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