Listeria Cheese Recalls Spread Across France, Ireland Supermarkets

Multiple recalls have been issued for batches of goat and other cheeses in France and Ireland due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria responsible for listeriosis. The recalls include various cheeses sold at U and Lidl stores in France, as well as Spar Chèvre goat’s cheese in Ireland, with use-by dates around August 12, 2025. Authorities in both countries advise consumers not to eat the implicated products and to seek medical advice if they develop symptoms such as fever, headaches, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea after consuming these cheeses. Vulnerable groups like pregnant women, older adults, infants, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe complications, including neurological symptoms and fetal infection. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) affirmed that there is no evidence linking these cheese recalls to recent listeriosis outbreaks related to ready-to-eat meals and leafy greens. Retailers have been instructed to remove the affected batches from sale and prominently display recall notices.