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Tesco Recalls Raclette Cheese Over Listeria Contamination Risk

The Food Standards Agency urges consumers not to eat 150g packs of Le Superbe Raclette with a May 12, 2025 best-before date, citing potential health risks.

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Overview

  • The recall affects 150g packs of Le Superbe Raclette cheese sold exclusively at Tesco stores and online, with a best-before date of May 12, 2025.
  • The product, manufactured by Castelli UK Ltd, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause listeriosis.
  • Listeriosis symptoms include flu-like effects such as fever, muscle aches, chills, nausea, and diarrhea, with severe cases potentially leading to meningitis or pregnancy complications.
  • Vulnerable groups, including those over 65, pregnant women, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk of serious illness.
  • Consumers are advised to return the affected packs to Tesco for a full refund and to avoid consumption of the product.