SuperValu has issued an urgent recall for a batch of Italian cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced on February 13, 2026. The recall affects Mauri Formaggi Taleggio Bon Ta’leggio D.O.P. 200g cheese with a use-by date of March 2, 2026, and batch code 4564914.
The cheese was available in SuperValu stores across Ireland, as well as other retailers, according to reports. Consumers have been advised not to eat the product and to return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. Symptoms can range from mild flu-like symptoms, vomiting, and diarrhoea to severe complications, particularly in vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, babies, and individuals with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The FSAI has warned that symptoms can take up to 10 weeks to develop.
An FSAI spokesperson stated that the recall was initiated due to the possible presence of the bacteria. “Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale,” the spokesperson said. The FSAI also noted that, in rare cases, Listeria monocytogenes infection can lead to more severe complications.
The incubation period for the infection can vary between 3 and 70 days, with an average of 3 weeks, according to the FSAI. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batch from sale and display recall notices.
This recall follows a similar incident in August 2025, when the FSAI recalled three goat’s cheese products sold in Supervalu due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The current recall is specific to the Taleggio cheese and does not appear to be linked to the previous goat’s cheese recalls.
