Urgent Recall of Brie Mariotte Cheese Amid Listeria Concerns

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an urgent recall for various batches of Brie Mariotte cheese due to concerns over the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is prompted by fears that consumption of the affected products could lead to serious health complications. The notification, numbered 2025.43, was released on the afternoon of March 15, 2024.

Brie Mariotte, which originates from France, is sold in multiple retail locations across Ireland, including Dunnes Stores. The recall affects 1 kg packages of Brie Mariotte with best-before dates up to and including August 30, 2025. Additionally, all pack sizes of the cheese with use-by dates from August 6, 2025 to August 12, 2025 are included in the recall. Retailers are instructed to remove these products from their shelves immediately and to display recall notices at the point-of-sale.

The FSAI has also advised wholesalers and distributors to contact affected customers and manage the recall process. Food establishments are specifically warned against using the implicated batches of cheese.

Health Risks Associated with Listeria

Consumers are strongly cautioned not to eat any of the recalled products. While symptoms of listeriosis can vary, they may include mild flu-like signs such as fever, tiredness, and headaches, alongside gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In rare instances, the infection can escalate to more serious conditions, particularly in vulnerable populations. Pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk.

According to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, severe cases can result in the infection spreading to the central nervous system, leading to meningitis and/or septicaemia. Symptoms of these serious conditions include headaches, stiff necks, confusion, and loss of balance or convulsions.

The incubation period for listeriosis typically averages three weeks, although it can range from three to seventy days. The FSAI emphasizes that there is currently no evidence linking this recall to other recent food safety incidents, including those related to ready-to-heat meals or recalls involving spinach and mixed leaves products.

Another Cheese Recall

In connection to ongoing food safety concerns, the FSAI has also announced a recall of various batches of goat’s cheese products from SuperValu. This includes the “SuperValu Goat’s Cheese” in 110g packages with use-by dates of August 7, 2025 and August 12, 2025. Other affected products include “Freshly Prepared by Our Cheesemongers Goat’s Cheese” in various pack sizes with use-by dates of August 11, 2025 and August 12, 2025, as well as “SuperValu Chevre Log” across all pack sizes with use-by dates that include today.

The FSAI has reiterated that consumers should refrain from consuming any of the implicated batches and has urged manufacturers to ensure the proper handling of the recall.

As the situation develops, consumers are advised to stay informed about food safety alerts and to adhere strictly to recall notices issued by health authorities.