2020.10.30 Recall: Waitrose - Bettine Blanc Goat's Cheese (sold at deli counters)

30 October 2020

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:

Bettinehoeve has taken the precautionary step of recalling Bettine Blanc Goat's Cheese because the product might contain Listeria monocytogenes. This product has been sold at Waitrose deli counters during the period 4 September to 29 October 2020.

Product details
Bettine Blanc Goat's Cheese (counter line)
Pack size: all pack sizes

goats cheese

Risk statement
The product listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

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

Customer Notice: Bettine Blanc Goat Cheese

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