Lidl urgently recalls Cheddar cheese over fears it could cause ‘flu-like symptoms’ as shoppers warned ‘do not eat’
LIDL has urgently recalled a Cheddar cheese product over fears it could cause "flu-like symptoms" - as shoppers have been warned "do not eat".
The batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedges, sold in Northern Ireland, contains a dangerous bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes.
This can cause a high-temperature, muscle aches and pains, chills, sickness and diarrhoea.
In more extreme cases, it can also cause more severe complications like meningitis.
The notice, released by the Food Standards Agency on January 17, instructed customers to look out for the batch with an expiry date of May 11 2025.
It warned that the bacteria could particularly affect particular groups of people.
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In a statement, the agency said: "Lidl Northern Ireland is recalling a batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in this product.
"Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
"If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return the product to where it was bought for a full refund."
The notice added that point of sale notices would be displayed where the product is sold.
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It also instructed anyone with questions or concerns to contact the supermarket chain's Northern Ireland-based customer services team on 0289 568 4888.
A separate statement from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland added that the incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) for the bacteria is between 3 and 70 days - normally around 3 weeks.
The news comes after another supermarket, Farmfoods, urgently recalled its own-brand cocktail sausage rolls over a potentially life-threatening allergy risk.
This was because some packs were mistakenly filled with cheese and onion rolls that contain undeclared milk, posing a serious risk to individuals with milk allergies or intolerances.
Customers were advised to check for the batch code L4295 and a best before date of October 2025.
Meanwhile, Asda recalled its George Home Baby Wales - a walking-aid for toddlers - as it posed a "risk of choking".
The supermarket admitted there was a "potential" of a metal bar, used to hold the mirror and balls in place, being released.
It urged anyone who had bought the product to "please stop using it immediately".
And, the Cornish Christmas Candles by The St Ives Co were recalled on January 14 over a "serious risk of fires".
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The product is believed to glow and smoke for an "excessive" amount of time - even after being put out.
The Sun has reached out to Lidl for comment.
Recent product recalls
PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangers goods - here are some of the most recent scares.
Sultans Turkish Delight
Packets of Sultans Turkish Delight in a range of flavours were recently recalled over allergy fears.
The potentially contaminated popular sweets, sold in TK Maxx and Home Sense, posed a risk to dairy allergy sufferers.
Food safety watchdogs alerted a "do not eat" label on four batches of the treat which could contain hidden traces of milk, however this is not currently featured on the label.
The products had been sold in stores between November and December 2024.
Waitrose Chinese Takeaway Bag for 2
Waitrose shoppers in England, Scotland, and Wales were warned last month about its Chinese Takeaway Bag for 2 over allergy fears.
The supermarket said it could pose a deadly health risk for anyone with an allergy to shellfish as it contains molluscs that are not mentioned on the label.
Affected batches included those with use by dates from September 21, 2024 to December 4, 2024, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said.
Customers were advised to return the products to any Waitrose store for a full refund.
WilderKitchen Wilderbee Gochujang Hot Honey
Buyers were warned in November of a potential "health risk" for WilderKitchen's Wilderbee Gochujang Hot Honey sauce over allergy concerns.
Batches of the product were found to contain gluten despite it not being mentioned on the label.
The FSA warned this could trigger dangerous reactions in people with coeliac disease or those with a gluten allergy.
It added the spicy sauce may contain traces of cereal, but the exact kind "is currently unknown".
Aldi Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns
In November, Aldi customers were warned of an urgent recall of its Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns as they contained sesame and duck meat, both of which were not mentioned on the label.
This meant the product posed a possible health risk for sesame allergy sufferers.
The UK's fourth largest supermarket said: "We apologise this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation."
