Iceland recalls Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin over possible contamination with dangerous bacteria

We all love a comforting cheesy treat, but if you are a fan of Iceland Foods, be aware that they have issued a product recall for their Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin. The item is being recalleddue to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes,a harmful bacterium that can cause illness if consumed.

If you have recently purchased this item, it is important to check the variety and best before date. The affected batch is the Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin, packaged in a 400g size, with a best before date of 02 May 2024.

What are the health risks?

Consuming the contaminated product can result in illness caused by Listeria. According to the Food Standards Agency, the symptoms resemble flu-like discomfort and may include high temperature, muscle pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

In the report they issued, the Food Standards Agency explains that certain groups of people are at a higher risk:

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.

Iceland Foods has promptly taken action to address the situation. As well as having initiated this recall, they are actively informing their customers about the issue through point-of-sale notices. These notices clearly explain the reasons behind the product recall and provide instructions for customers who have purchased the affected product, detailing the necessary steps to be taken.

What should you do if you bought the product?

If you have purchased the Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin with the specified pack size and best before date, it is crucial that you do not consume it. Instead, you should return the product to the shop where you bought it. You should be given a full refund, irrespective of whether you have the receipt or not.

If you want to get in touch with Iceland customer care directly, you can call them on 0800 328 0800.

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To find out more, head over to the Food Standards Agency.