Chrissy’s Cheesecakes has issued a recall for a specific batch of their Cookies & Cream Cheesecake due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Product Details
- Product Name: Chrissy’s Cookies & Cream Cheesecake
- Batch Code: Batch 337
- Use By Date: 19 December 2024
Risk Statement
The recalled product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can lead to serious health risks.
Symptoms of Listeria Infection
- Mild flu-like symptoms
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea)
- Severe complications (in rare cases), including meningitis
The following groups are more vulnerable to listeria infections:
- Pregnant women and unborn babies
- Babies under one month old
- Elderly individuals
- People with weakened immune systems
The incubation period for listeria infection can vary between 3 days and 70 days, with an average of 3 weeks.
Advice to Consumers
- Do Not Eat the Product: Consumers who have purchased Batch 337 of Chrissy’s Cookies & Cream Cheesecake with a use by date of 19 December 2024 are advised not to consume it.
- Dispose or Return: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.
- Seek Medical Advice: If you have consumed the product and experience any symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
About Food Recalls
Food recalls are issued to protect consumers from potential health risks. The presence of harmful contaminants, such as Listeria monocytogenes, is taken seriously, and appropriate measures are implemented to remove affected products from circulation.
Source:https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-a-batch-of-chrissy-s-cookies-cream-chees
