Isle of Mull Cheese recalls Hebridean Blue Cheese because of contamination with pathogenic E.coli

Isle of Mull Cheese is recalling Hebridean Blue Cheese because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) has been found in the product.

Product details:

• Product: Hebridean Blue Cheese
• Pack size: All pack sizes
• Best before date: 10 April 2025
• Batch code: 8051224

No other Isle of Mull Cheese products are known to be affected

Risk:

The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product.

Symptoms can include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

Our advice to consumers:

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Action taken by the company:  

Isle of Mull Cheese is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.