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Abbey Foods Recalls Cheddar Cheese Over Listeria Risk

1/6/2025

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Abbey Specialty Foods recalled "Wicklow Gold Cheddar" cheese in five states due to potential Listeria contamination.
Consumers should return or dispose of products with a sell-by date of June 2, 2025.
Meat and poultry recalls fell 48% last year, with nine cases tied to bacterial contamination.
A recent Listeria outbreak from Boar's Head products caused 61 illnesses and 10 deaths, leading to a USDA inspection review.

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Story summary

Abbey Specialty Foods recalled "Wicklow Gold Cheddar" cheese in five states due to potential Listeria contamination.
Consumers should return or dispose of products with a sell-by date of June 2, 2025.
Meat and poultry recalls fell 48% last year, with nine cases tied to bacterial contamination.
A recent Listeria outbreak from Boar's Head products caused 61 illnesses and 10 deaths, leading to a USDA inspection review.