Urgent Recall of Brie Mariotte Cheese Due to Listeria Fears

A significant recall has been issued for various batches of Brie Mariotte cheese due to concerns about potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced the urgent recall today, highlighting the serious health risks associated with consuming the affected products.

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 this cheese with use-by dates between August 6, 2025, and August 13, 2025, are also included in the recall. The cheese, imported from France, is available in various retailers across Ireland, including Dunnes Stores.

Consumers are advised to check their purchases and refrain from consuming any affected products. The FSAI has implemented a For Action notice, reference number 2025.43, and retailers are instructed to remove the implicated batches from their shelves immediately. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed to inform customers of the recall.

Symptoms of listeriosis, the illness caused by Listeria infection, can range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe complications. The FSAI notes that while many may experience little to no symptoms, those most at risk include pregnant women, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems, such as the elderly. Serious complications can arise, including meningitis and septicemia, particularly in vulnerable groups.

“Consumers should not eat the implicated products,” the FSAI stresses, urging retailers and wholesalers to communicate with affected customers and ensure proper recall procedures are followed. The health agency also clarified that there is currently no evidence linking this recall to ongoing listeriosis outbreaks associated with ready-to-heat meals or other food products.

In a related recall, batches of three different goat’s cheese products sold at SuperValu have also been pulled from the market for similar safety concerns. These include the “SuperValu Goat’s Cheese” with use-by dates of August 7 and August 12, as well as “Freshly Prepared by Our Cheesemongers Goats Cheese” and the “SuperValu Chevre Log” with various sizes and use-by dates. The FSAI has reiterated the importance of consumer safety and has requested that all implicated batches be removed from sale.

The incubation period for listeriosis typically averages three weeks but can vary between three and seventy days. As such, the FSAI recommends that consumers monitor their health closely if they have consumed any of the affected products.