Goats cheese recalled due to listeria

A batch of Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese is being recalled due to the possible presence of listeria.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said the 100g pack of this product with a use-by date of 12 August 2025 is being recalled because of the potential presence of listeria monocytogenes.

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point of sale, while consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

The goats’ cheese in question originated in France and was packed for Spar in Dublin.

The FSAI said 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.

The UK’s Food Standards Agency issued an alert for a recall of the same product.

On Tuesday 12 August, three further goats cheese products were recalled due to the possible presence of listeria.

These are SuperValu Goats Cheese 110g with use-by dates 7 and 12 August 2025; Freshly Prepared by Our Cheesemongers Goats Cheese, various sizes, use-by dates 11 and 12 August 2025; and SuperValu Chevre Log, various sizes, all use-by dates up to and including 12 August 2025.

Symptoms

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 infections, including pregnant women, babies and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.

The incubation period is on average three weeks, but can range between three and 70 days.

This story was updated on 12 August 2025 to include the latest information from the FSAI.