Abbey Specialty Foods Issues Cheese Recall

Abbey Specialty Foods is recalling select batches of Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Cheddar Tomato & Herb cheeses due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products, sold in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Colorado, are identified by specific lot codes and sell-by dates of June 2, 2025. Although there have been no confirmed health incidents related to this recall, listeriosis can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly and pregnant women. Consumers are advised to return the products for a refund or dispose of them immediately. The recall was prompted by a notification from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese LTD regarding the contamination risk. The FDA emphasizes that listeria can lead to severe health complications, including miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnant women.