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What’s the Problem?

According to an FDA Recall Letter [1], this action affects the following products:

“You can identify these by reviewing batch number, UPC and by sell by date on the back label of the product,” FDA said. “These products had limited distribution in the United States and were sold in these states MA, ME, NH, OH, CO.”

This recall was initiated after Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese LTD. notified Abbey Specialty Foods they were recalling the above products over potential listeria contamination.

If you purchased any Wicklow cheese that is affected by this recall, you should not eat it and either discard it or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.

Anyone concerned about a potential listeria food poisoning illness should contact their physician or dial 9-1-1 immediately.

This recall began on January 3, 2025.

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Listeria Statistics

Incidence Rates – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates approximately 1,600 cases of listeriosis occur annually in the United States [2].
Globally, the incidence rate is 0.1–1.1 cases per 100,000 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) [3].

Mortality Rate – Listeriosis is highly fatal, with a mortality rate of 20-30%, making it one of the most severe foodborne illnesses.

Hospitalization Rates – Over 94% of individuals diagnosed with listeriosis require hospitalization due to severe symptoms and complications.

At-Risk Populations

Pregnant Women

• Pregnant women are about 10 times more likely to contract listeriosis than the general population.
• Listeriosis during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness in newborns.
• It is estimated that 1 in 6 cases of listeriosis occurs in pregnant women.

Immunocompromised Individuals

• People with weakened immune systems (e.g., cancer patients, transplant recipients, and those with HIV/AIDS) are at significantly higher risk.
• Listeriosis is particularly severe in individuals over 65 years old, with most fatalities occurring in this age group.

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Sources of Infection

Food Contamination

Listeria monocytogenes is primarily transmitted through contaminated food. Common sources include:

• Ready-to-eat deli meats and hot dogs.
• Soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk.
• Refrigerated smoked seafood.
• Raw vegetables and fruit (e.g., cantaloupes, apples).

Outbreaks

• The CDC tracked over 100 listeria outbreaks between 1998 and 2023 in the U.S.
• A 2011 outbreak linked to contaminated cantaloupes caused 147 cases, 33 deaths, and one miscarriage, marking it as one of the deadliest foodborne outbreaks in U.S. history.

Get a Free Wicklow Cheese Lawsuit Evaluation With Our Lawyers

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Wicklow cheese recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and are currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you or a loved one developed symptoms of Listeria food poisoning after eating recalled Wicklow cheese, you should contact our attorneys immediately. You may be entitled to financial compensation by filing a Wicklow Cheese Lawsuit and our lawyers can help.

References:
1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abbey-specialty-foods-recalls-wicklow-gold-cheddar-nettle-chive-52-oz-and-wicklow-gold-cheddar
2. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/about/index.html
3. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/listeriosis