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Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are sold in 150 g packs. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Recall of specific batches of Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese
Brand
Horgans, M&S Food
Product
Truffle Gouda
Batch codes
02/10/2026, 09/10/2026, 24/10/2026, 09/10/2026
Best before
02/10/2026, 09/10/2026, 24/10/2026, 09/10/2026
Retailer
Tesco,Marks & Spencer
What to do
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Horgans and M&S Food are recalling certain batches of their Truffle Gouda cheese due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria poses health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, infants, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of infection can range from mild flu-like signs to more serious gastrointestinal issues.

The affected products include Horgans Truffle Gouda sold at Tesco with best-before dates of 02/10/2026, 09/10/2026, and 24/10/2026, as well as M&S Food Truffle Gouda with a best-before date of 09/10/2026. These products were sourced from the Netherlands and are being recalled to ensure consumer safety.

Consumers are advised not to consume the affected batches of cheese. Retailers are required to remove these products from their shelves and display recall notices to inform customers about the issue.

From the official notice

Home News and Alerts Food Alerts Current: Recall of specific batches of Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese Recall of specific batches of Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes Monday, 06 July 2026 Alert Summary Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2026.43 Product Identification: Horgans Truffle Gouda, M&S Food Truffle Gouda;…

Read the full notice at Food Safety Authority of Ireland →

Frequently asked questions

Is Truffle Gouda being recalled in Ireland?

Yes. Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are sold in 150 g packs. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Why is Truffle Gouda being recalled?

The recall relates to a contamination hazard. Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are sold in 150 g packs. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Which batches of Truffle Gouda are affected?

The affected batch codes are: 02/10/2026, 09/10/2026, 24/10/2026, 09/10/2026.

Where was Truffle Gouda sold?

It was sold via Tesco, Marks & Spencer.

Source: Food Safety Authority of Ireland, published 6 July 2026 · Last checked 27 August 2026
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