Supermarkets are recalling Primula cheese spread over deadly bacteria - here’s what to do if you have a tube

Tubes of Primula cheese spread have been recalled due to fears that they have been contaminated with a dangerous bacteria.

Major supermarket chains like Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s are involved in the recall as they sold the tubes of cheese.

This is everything you need to know - and what to do if you’ve been affected by the recall.

Why is Primula being recalled?

The product recall notice explains that 10 varieties of Primula Cheese tubes are being recalled as “a potential source of Clostridium botulinum” had been found in one of the products.

Clostridium botulinum is “a bacterium that produces dangerous toxins under low-oxygen conditions” according to the World Health Organisation.

WHO states that “botulinum toxins are one of the most lethal substances known” and that the toxins “block nerve functions and can lead to respiratory and muscular paralysis”.

The product recall notice states in the risk statement: “The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.

“Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal.”

What products are being recalled?

There are 10 flavours of Primula Cheese that are being recalled. The recall affects both 100g and 150g tubes.

The flavours are:

• Primula Plain Original Cheese Spread, 150g
• Primula Cheese Spread with Smoked Paprika, 150g
• Primula Cheese Spread with Jalapeno, 150g
• Primula Light Cheese Spread, 150g
• Primula Cheese Spread with Ham, 150g
• Primula Cheese Spread with Chive, 150g
• Primula Cheese Spread with Prawn, 150g
• Primula Original Cheese Spread (ambient), 100g
• Primula Cheese Spread with Ham (ambient), 100g