UK – The Old Cheese Room recalls Baronet, Baby Baronet and Mini Baronet Soft Cheese because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Gov UK

The Old Cheese Room is recalling Baronet, Baby Baronet and Mini Baronet Soft Cheese because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in some batches of these products.

Product details

Baronet Soft Cheese
Pack size 1kg
Best before 21 March 2023, 11 April 2023, 18 April 2023
Baby Baronet Soft Cheese
Pack size 200g
Best before 16 April 2023
Mini Baronet Soft Cheese
Pack size 270g
Best before 18 April 2023

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some batches of the products listed above.

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.

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.

Action taken by the company

The Old Cheese Room is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, contact The Old Cheese Room for a full refund. For further information contact The Old Cheese Room at theoldcheeseroom@talktalk.net

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