A cheese company based at Ditcheat has recalled a batch of artisan cheese due to possible contamination with listeria.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued an urgent warning about Pennard Red Goats Cheese, made by the Somerset Cheese Company. The recall was issued after a Brit died from listeria in an outbreak linked to contaminated cheese.

The recall is for the wheel and any cut pieces with the best before date of April 28, 2023.

The Food Standards Agency said in its recall notice: "If you have bought the product do not eat it. Instead, contact the Somerset Cheese Company for a full refund."

Somerset Cheese Conpany's directors said only a small batch of the cheese had been released and 80% of it was now back in their possession. They added that tests had found "trace levels" of the bacteria.

The company said it would like to reassure customers that all batches of cheese would be tested prior to release and be "certified free from Listeria and safe to eat".

If you have bought the product do not eat it. Instead, contact the Somerset Cheese Company for a full refund. For further information contact the Somerset Cheese Company at 01749 860237 or email [email protected]

You should also thoroughly clean any surfaces they may have touched to prevent cross-contamination of other foods.