Macroom Buffalo Mozzarella and Bocconcini Recalled Over Listeria

Macroom Buffalo Cheese Products is recalling two cheeses in Northern Ireland after Listeria monocytogenes was found. Both have the same use-by date.

What’s Affected

What You Should Do

Do not eat the affected cheese. Take it back to the shop where it was purchased for a full refund. Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly for pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Why Both Cheese Names Need Checking

The recall covers mozzarella and bocconcini under the Macroom Buffalo Cheese name. They come in different pack sizes but share the same use-by date. If you bought more than one cheese from this producer, compare each label with the table rather than checking only the product you remember using most recently.

The alert is specific to Northern Ireland. It confirms that Listeria monocytogenes was found, but does not identify how contamination occurred. The return instruction applies to anyone with an affected pack, regardless of whether they belong to a group at higher risk of serious illness.

If the Cheese Has Already Been Used

Keep the pack details if you served the cheese in a salad or another dish, and let the people who ate it know about the alert. The NHS listeriosis guide explains when symptoms need medical attention, with specific urgent advice for pregnancy and weakened immunity.

Read the official FSA notice for the recall details and any further updates.