If you recently bought cheese from Tesco or Spar, you need to check your fridge NOW. Multiple cheese products have been urgently recalled due to possible Listeria contamination, which can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
The recall affects 18 different cheese products, including Old Irish Creamery Cheese and Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar, all produced by JOD Food Products.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an official DO NOT EAT warning for these items, advising customers to return them immediately for a full refund.
What’s Wrong? The Listeria Risk Explained
Listeria monocytogenes is a dangerous bacteria that can lead to Listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness.
Symptoms of Listeria Infection:
- High fever
- Flu-like symptoms (chills, muscle aches)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Severe cases can lead to meningitis or miscarriage in pregnant women
Listeria can be deadly, so if you have any recalled cheese, do NOT consume it.
Which Tesco & Spar Cheese Products Are Affected?
The recall includes 18 cheese varieties, but here are the most popular ones affected:
Old Irish Creamery Cheese – Multiple flavors
Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar
Cheese sold at Tesco & Spar produced by JOD Food Products
The full list of recalled products and their batch codes can be found on the FSA website.
What Should You Do If You Have These Cheeses?
Do NOT eat the recalled cheese.
Return it to the store for a full refund – no receipt needed.
If you have eaten any and feel unwell, seek medical attention immediately.
Tesco and Spar have removed the affected cheese from shelves, but customers who already purchased them should act fast.
Don’t Take the Risk
This recall is serious—Listeria can be fatal if not caught early. If you bought cheese from Tesco or Spar recently, check the batch details ASAP and return any recalled products immediately.