The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has recalled a cheese product due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall is for a batch of Mauri Formaggi Taleggio Bon Ta'leggio DOP.

The batch being recalled has a best-before date of 02/03/2026.

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

The FSAI reported: “Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

“In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.

“Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.”

The FSAI added that the incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is “on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days”.

Recent recalls

Many of the recent FSAI recall notices have been in relation to baby formula.

Last week, the FSAI confirmed that another batch of infant formula has been recalled due to the possible presence of cereulide.

The authority said that Nestlé is extending its recent product recall in Ireland to include an additional batch of its SMA First Infant Milk.

The product and batch being recalled is: SMA First Infant Milk; 800g pack size, with the batch code 53390346AB and expiry date; December 2027

The recall has been initiated following the European Food Safety Authority’s recommendations on analytical testing, which resulted in Nestlé determining that this batch is non-compliant and needs to be recalled.

The FSAI is advising parents, guardians and caregivers who may have the recalled products at home not to feed them to their infant or young child.