Recall of The Toons Bridge Dairy Ricotta & Buffalo Ricotta Cheeses due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Wednesday, 27 August 2025
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2025.46 |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below. |
| Batch Code | Please see table below. |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
The below batches of The Toons Bridge Dairy Ricotta & Buffalo Ricotta cheeses are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals or the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products. Please see this News Article.
| Product Name | Pack sizes | Use by dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Toons Bridge Dairy Ricotta | 200g & 1 kg | 28/08/2025, 29/08/2025, 30/08/2025, 31/08/2025, 01/09/2025, 04/09/2025, 05/09/2025 |
| The Toons Bridge Dairy Buffalo Ricotta | 200g & 1 kg | 28/08/2025, 29/08/2025, 30/08/2025, 01/09/2025, 04/09/2025, 05/09/2025 |
Nature Of Danger:
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 incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
