Goodman Fielder is recalling specific dates of specific cheese products from the Puhoi Valley, Ornelle, and Bouton D’Or brands due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
| Product identification | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Cheese |
| Name of product (size) | Bouton D’Or Haloumi (180g)
Ornelle Halloumi (1kg) Puhoi Herit Creamy Havarti (1.25kg) Puhoi Windy Peak Gouda (1.2kg) Puhoi Summit Trail Gruyere (1.25kg) Puhoi Valley Cumin Gouda (150g) Puhoi Aged Smoked Cheddar (125g) Puhoi Valley Gruyere (150g) Puhoi Valley Smokey Gouda (70g) Puhoi Valley Creamy Blue (70g) Puhoi Valley Peppered Havarti (70g) |
| Batch and date marking |
For Ornelle brand and Bouton D’Or brand Haloumi: Best before dates between and including 26/05/2020 and 08/10/2020. For other products listed in this notice: Best before dates between and including 22/11/2020 and 06/04/2021. |
| Package size and description | The products are sold in various packagings, weights, and shapes. |
| Distribution | The products are sold in supermarkets throughout New Zealand.
The products have not been exported. |
| Notes | This recall only affects the specific batches of these brands of cheeses listed on this notice. |
Consumer advice
It is important for consumers to check the product names and best before dates as not all products are affected.
Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about illness, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
More information is available in the media release
For more information about Listeria and prevention visit the Ministry of Health website.
Information on Listeria and food safety from the Ministry for Primary Industries:
- For people with low immunity
- List of safe foods in pregnancy
- Food safety in pregnancy, pull-out guide [PDF, 561 KB]
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Goodman Fielder:
- Phone: 0800 423 133
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