Morrisons has taken the precautionary action of recalling The Best Taleggio because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
Customers who have purchased the cheese have been advised not to eat it and instead return it to their nearest Morrisons store.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned: "Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.
"However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
'There is a potential risk that some packs may contain Listeria monocytogenes'
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"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."
The Best Taleggio
Pack size: 200g
Use by: April 14, 2024
The FSA continued: "Morrisons is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product."
The Morrisons customer notice explained that the product has been recalled "because there is a potential risk that some packs may contain Listeria monocytogenes".
The supermarket advised: "Please do not eat this product and return it to your nearest store for a full refund. We don't need a receipt."
Customers were reassured that no other Morrisons products are affected by this issue. The supermarket apologised for any inconvenience caused to shoppers.
The FSA explained why food recalls occur. While they do not happen that often, they must be taken seriously when they do.
Britons were told: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
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"The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
"In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers."
Morrisons isn't the only supermarket that has recently recalled a product. Sainsbury's recently warned customers that a snack could fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Customers have been asked to return the product to their local Sainsbury's.
