The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0883-2021·Announced 2021-09-01

Lidl Irish Stout Cheddar Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Lidl Preferred Selection Irish Stout Cheddar cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products were distributed nationwide and should not be consumed.

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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I by the agency. Although no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes—a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness and death, particularly in vulnerable populations—combined with the FDA Class I designation establishes this as a Severe recall.

Plain-English summary

Lidl Preferred Selection Irish Stout Cheddar cheese in 7 oz. packages is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled cheese was manufactured by Cahills Farm Cheese Limited and distributed nationwide. The recall affects approximately 4.4 tons of product with codes 22109-21141 (inclusive) and UPC 20171650.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone concerned about exposure to Listeria monocytogenes should consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Lidl Preferred Selection-Irish Stout Cheddar - 7 oz.
Manufacturer
CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria
  • pathogenic-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)

  • 22109- 21141 (inclusive) UPC Codes: 20171650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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