December 25th 2023.
Christmas brings a lot of different traditions with it, and for many people, that includes a cheese board. This year, however, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning about a popular cheese brand that could potentially contain E.coli.
Mrs Kirkham’s Cheese, a Lancashire-based farmhouse, is recalling four of its cheese products due to the risk of E.coli contamination. These products are Milk and Creamy Lancashire, Tasty Lancashire, Mature Lancashire, and Smoked Lancashire, all with use-by dates since October. The FSA is advising people to check their cheese boards or hampers for these products, and if they find any, to return them to the store they were purchased from.
E.coli is a type of bacteria that can be found in the intestines of animals such as cattle. The infection can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhoea. For those with weakened immune systems, the elderly, pregnant women, and young children, the symptoms can be more severe, including kidney failure. It’s important to take precautions and ensure that the products are thoroughly wrapped and do not come into contact with any other foods. Additionally, it’s advised to wash hands, equipment, utensils, and surfaces that may have come into contact with the product.
It’s unfortunate that cheese boards are not the traditional Christmas staple as usual this year. But it’s important to take the necessary precautions to ensure that everyone can enjoy the festivities safely.
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