Waitrose has been forced to recall a brand of cheese due to fears it could contain E.coli bacteria.
The supermarket issued a recall on Waitrose & Partners No 1 Farmhouse Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese (200g) as a "precaution" as it may be contaminated with E.coli bacteria that can lead to food poisoning.
Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd has been forced to recall several of its other items due to the possible contamination with E.coli.
Wednesday 27th December - Update 2: @mrskirkhamslanc recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli #FoodAlert https://t.co/UPfQKPdfUr pic.twitter.com/GbgDQC9w3q
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) December 27, 2023
Waitrose issues recall on cheese due to risk of food poisoning
Waitrose has issued a product recall on all Waitrose & Partners No 1 Farmhouse Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese (200g) with the following used by dates:
- 30/10/2023
- 02/11/2023
- 07/11/2023
- 10/11/2023
- 20/11/2023
- 28/11/2023
- 04/12/2023
- 11/12/2023
- 13/12/2023
- 20/12/2023
- 23/12/2023
- 02/01/2023
Waitrose said the recall is being made as a "precaution" because the cheese may contain "E.coli bacteria that can cause food poisoning".
The supermarket is encouraging all customers who purchased the product to do the following:
- Do not consume
- Thoroughly clean any surfaces, utensils and equipment (including refrigerators) the cheese may have come in to contact with (to prevent cross-contamination)
- Dispose of the cheese
They also encouraged shoppers to take a photo of the packaging or the receipt before disposing of it.
Waitrose is offering a refund to those who purchased the cheese.
To claim your refund simply fill in the online form on the Waitrose website here.
A Waitrose spokesperson added: "We are recalling our No. 1 Waitrose Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese as a precaution due to the possible presence of E.coli bacteria.
"This is part of a broader recall by this cheesemaker and we are very sorry for the inconvenience."
For more information or any questions relating to the recall call Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 (and selecting option 4).
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