UK retail giant Tesco has issued an urgent recall on one of its popular cheese products after concerns emerged over potential listeria contamination. The affected item is a 150g pack of “Le Superbe Raclette” cheese, which comes with a best-before date of May 12, 2025. Sold exclusively at Tesco stores across the UK, the cheese is manufactured by Castelli UK Ltd.
Listeria is a foodborne bacterium known to contaminate chilled, ready-to-eat foods such as soft cheeses, yoghurts, and desserts. Its symptoms can range from fever, muscle aches, chills, nausea, to diarrhoea. In rare but serious cases, it may invade the bloodstream or nervous system, especially in those with pre-existing conditions or compromised immunity.