Update 3: 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 updated the precautionary recall of various Lancashire Cheese products because the products might contain Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.
The implicated cheeses may be in several retail formats, including cut-to-order and wrapped in plain waxed paper from a deli counter, prepacked pieces of cheese purchased or gifted to you that was purchased on or prior to Monday 5 February 2024.
The recalled products may have been included in a hamper or been sold as part of a charcuterie grazing platter. It may not always be clear whether you have purchased an affected product. If in doubt, you are advised to not eat the product and ensure it is stored safely, fully wrapped and not in contact with other foods if returning the product to the place it was purchased or dispose of it at home.
Update 3 – This Product Recall Information Notice (PRIN) replaces updates 1 and 2 and has been updated to refine the batches of recalled products implicated.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kirkham’s Mild & Creamy Lancashire | All sizes | All | – |
| Mrs Kirkham’s Tasty Lancashire | All sizes | All | – |
| Mrs Kirkham’s Mature Lancashire | All sizes | All | – |
| Mrs Kirkham’s Smoked Lancashire | All sizes | All | – |
| No 1 Waitrose and Partners, Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese | All sizes | All | – |
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund or dispose of them at home. Ensure the products are thoroughly wrapped and do 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 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.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-PRIN-50-2023-update-3 · Last updated 12 February 2024
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.