Precautionary Withdrawal of Batches of Gubbeen Cheese due to the Detection of E.coli

Wednesday, 26 August 2020

Summary
Category 1:

For Action

Alert Notification:

2020.51

Product:

Gubbeen Farmhouse Products Gubbeen Cheese; pack size: 170g; approval number: IE 1089 EC; Use by dates: 17.09.20 and 19.09.20.

Joyce’s Supermarkets of Galway Gubbeen Cheese; pack size: 170g; approval number: IE 1089 EC; Use by date: 10.09.20.

Batch Code:

Please refer to implicated use by dates listed above.

Country Of Origin:

Ireland

Message:

The above batches of Gubbeen Cheese are being withdrawn from the market as a precaution because the presence of E. coli at the levels detected indicates a possible hygiene issue and the potential for the presence of harmful bacteria.

Nature Of Danger:

E. coli at the levels detected indicates a possible hygiene issue and the potential for the presence of harmful bacteria.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

A distribution list will be emailed to PEHOs in due course. Please notify FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any concerns.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

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