Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Recall Toons Bridge Dairy Ricotta and Buffalo Ricotta Cheeses due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert Summary dated Wednesday, August 27th 2025.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.46.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.
| Product Name. | Pack sizes. | Use by dates. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Message: The below batches of 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.
Note: 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.
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 and Retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same 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: Same should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.


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