Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli
Why it was recalled
Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling various Lancashire Cheese products because the products might contain E. Coli.
The cheeses are sometimes sold as a full block or served as individual portions, it may have been provided as part of a hamper you've purchased or been gifted. In some cases it’s been sold as part of a charcutier grazing platter. It may not always be clear whether you have purchased an affected product. If in doubt, consumers are advised to contact the retailer they bought their cheese from to find out if the cheese they have purchased is from the businesses and batches affected and, in the meantime, to not eat the product and ensure it is stored safely, fully wrapped and not in contact with other foods.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kirkham’s Mild & Creamy Lancashire | All sizes | All | All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023 |
| Mrs Kirkham’s Tasty Lancashire | All sizes | All | All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023 |
| Mrs Kirkham’s Mature Lancashire | All sizes | All | All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023 |
| Mrs Kirkham’s Smoked Lancashire | All sizes | All | All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023 |
What you should do
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. Ensure the products is thoroughly wrapped and does not come into contact with any other foods. Wash your hands, equipment, utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with the product thoroughly.
Action taken by the business
Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd is recalling the above product. 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.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-PRIN-50-2023 · Last updated 25 December 2023
Data sourced from the UK Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Yum Britannia is an independent service and is not affiliated with the FSA.