Food Alert
Isle of Mull Cheese recalls Hebridean Blue Cheese because of contamination with E.coli
Isle of Mull Cheese is recalling Hebridean Blue Cheese because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) has been found in the product.
Product details
| Pack size | All pack sizes |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 8051224 |
| Best before | 10 April 2025 |
Risk statement
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product.
Symptoms can include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Action taken by the company
Isle of Mull Cheese 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. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues 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.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-14-2025