Here’s what you should know:
- Date: January 3, 2025
- Announced by: FDA on January 3
- Company: Abbey Specialty Foods
- Brand: Wicklow Gold
- Product: Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb 5.2 oz packages
- Issue: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Keep reading to find out more!
What happened?
On January 3, Abbey Specialty Foods from New Jersey recalled their Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb 5.2 oz packages for possible Listeria contamination. The recall was initiated after our supplier, Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese LTD notified Abbey Specialty Foods they were recalling these products for this bacteria. They had limited distribution in the United States and were sold in these states MA, ME, NH, OH, CO.
Company | Brand | Product | Size | Lot code | UPC code | Best by Date | Batch number | GTIN | Issue | Picture |
Abbey Specialty Foods | Wicklow Gold | Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive | 8/5.2 oz | 1113880 | 797776045730 | 6/2/2025 | 24192 | 73585016606300 | Listeria |  |
Abbey Specialty Foods | Wicklow Gold | Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb | 8/5.2 oz | 1113881 | 797776045778 | 6/2/2025 | 24175 | 73585017737300 | Listeria |  |
What caused the issue?
The products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Here’s what you should do
If you have purchased these products, take action! Here’s how:
- Check the label:
UPC code:
Cheddar Nettle & Chive – 797776045730
Cheddar Tomato & Herb – 797776045778
Lot code:
Cheddar Nettle & Chive – 1113880
Cheddar Tomato & Herb – 1113881
Best by:
Cheddar Nettle & Chive – 6/2/2025
Cheddar Tomato & Herb – 6/2/2025 - Identify the product:
Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb. The affected products can be identified by finding the UPC code and best by date at the back of the product. - What you should do:
Consumers who have any of the recalled products listed in the table above should stop consuming them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the products. - Contact info:
Those with questions regarding the recall can contact Abbey Specialty Foods at 862-210-8150 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Eastern Time or email [email protected].
Behind the brand
Abbey Specialty Foods is a family-owned business founded in 1999. They are an importer and distributor of specialty cheese and other specialty perishable products from around the world. The success of Abbey Specialty Foods comes from their focus on importing from small dairies producing unique and flavorful cheeses in small batches and big flavors.
This marks the first Listeria case of the year but, unfortunately, last month there were several cases. On December 27, 2024, the California-based company Braga Fresh voluntarily recalled their 12oz Marketside Broccoli Florets, sold exclusively at Walmart. And, on December 11, 2024, New Age International Inc, the company behind Daily Veggies, issued a recall after testing by the Maryland Department of Health Laboratories revealed that samples of their Enoki Mushrooms contained Listeria monocytogenes.
Ensuring safe eats!
While this recall might seem a bit frightening, it’s actually part of a well-regulated food safety system. Companies like Abbey Specialty Foods act quickly to minimize potential health risks, and the FDA works closely with them to make sure products that could pose a danger are swiftly removed from shelves. It’s also a reminder that food safety is crucial—and consumers need to stay vigilant.
“Food safety is a shared responsibility across the entire supply chain, from producers to distributors to consumers. Recalls like these serve as an important reminder that we must remain vigilant at every step to ensure the products we bring to market are safe for consumption. At the end of the day, consumers trust the products they purchase, and it’s up to all of us to uphold that trust by prioritizing quality and transparency in every ingredient and finished product we handle.” Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source 86.
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