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Hebridean Blue Cheese recalled over E. coli
Isle of Mull Cheese is recalling Hebridean Blue Cheese because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) has been found in the product.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Isle of Mull Hebridean Blue Cheese All pack sizes
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 8051224
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 10 April 2025
What to do now
STEC, a harmful type of E. coli, is the reason for this recall. The illness is harsher than ordinary food poisoning and children are the most at risk of complications.
- Do not eat any of it, and do not try to rinse it clean — that does not make it safe.
- Clean the fridge and anything the product touched, then wash your hands well.
- Take it back to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and, in a small number of cases, a kidney complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, most often in young children. Washing salad leaves at home does not reliably remove it.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- diarrhoea, which may be bloody
- stomach cramps
- feeling or being sick
- a high temperature
Get help urgently
- blood in your poo — get urgent advice from NHS 111 or your GP the same day
- a child who is passing much less pee than usual, looks pale or is unusually tired after a stomach bug
- signs of dehydration or symptoms that are getting worse
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-14-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Isle of Mull Cheese is recalling Hebridean Blue Cheese because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) has been found in the product.
The risk
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product.
Symptoms can include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Action taken
Isle of Mull Cheese is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Hebridean Blue Cheese been recalled?
STEC, a harmful type of E. coli, is the reason for this recall. The illness is harsher than ordinary food poisoning and children are the most at risk of complications. STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and, in a small number of cases, a kidney complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, most often in young children. Washing salad leaves at home does not reliably remove it.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat any of it, and do not try to rinse it clean — that does not make it safe. Clean the fridge and anything the product touched, then wash your hands well.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
