Traditional Cheese Company French Bries Recall
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Traditional Cheese Company is recalling French Bries due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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This notice was issued by FSA on June 19, 2026 and geographically references Northern Ireland. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Food Alerts - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Traditional Cheese Company recalls French Bries because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which Products Are Affected
- Dunnes Stores Velvety & Mild French Brie
- Traditional Cheese Company French Brie
The recall affects products in Northern Ireland.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow guidance from the Food Standards Agency regarding the recalled products.
Why This Matters
Listeria monocytogenes contamination poses a serious health risk.
Source
https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-28-2026 (FSA Food Alert FSA-PRIN-28-2026)
Original source: FSA Official Notice ↗
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