Waitrose, a popular supermarket chain, has issued a product recall on its Waitrose & Partners No 1 Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese (200g) due to potential contamination with E.coli bacteria. The recall was made as a precautionary measure to prevent the risk of food poisoning.

The company has advised customers who have purchased this product to refrain from consuming it and to dispose of it immediately. Additionally, they have urged individuals to thoroughly clean any surfaces, utensils, and equipment that may have come into contact with the cheese to prevent cross-contamination.

The affected cheese products are those with the following used by dates: 30/10/2023, 02/11/2023, 07/11/2023, 10/11/2023, 20/11/2023, 28/11/2023, 04/12/2023, 11/12/2023, 13/12/2023, 20/12/2023, 23/12/2023, and 02/01/2023.

Waitrose is offering refunds to customers who purchased the recalled cheese. To claim a refund, individuals are advised to fill in an online form on the Waitrose website. Furthermore, the supermarket has provided a contact number for any queries or additional information related to the recall.

This recall is part of a broader initiative by the cheesemaker, Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd, to address the potential E.coli contamination in several of its products. The company has expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by this recall.

For further information or inquiries regarding the product recall, customers are encouraged to contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 (selecting option 4).

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