Halloumi cheese recalled due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Zany Zeus Limited
in its recall of a specific batch of its Halloumi cheese due
to the possible presence of Bacillus
cereus.

Zany Zeus Limited brand Halloumi with a
best before date of 08.04.2024 is affected by this
recall.

Up-to-date details of products affected by the
recall, including photographs, are available on our food
recall page here:

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-home/food-recalls-and-complaints/recalled-food-products/zany-zeus-halloumi-cheese/

“The
concern with the Halloumi cheeses is that there may be
Bacillus cereus present,” says New Zealand Food
Safety’s deputy director general Vincent
Arbuckle.

“Symptoms of sickness caused by Bacillus
cereus include nausea, vomiting and
diarrhoea.

“Illness occurs 1 to 6 hours after eating
contaminated food. Most people get better within 6 to 24
hours.

“If you have consumed any of this product and
are concerned for your health, contact your health
professional, or call Healthline on 0800 61 11
16.

“Affected product should not be eaten. It can be
returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Should you
be unable to do this, throw it out.”

The recalled
products are being removed from shelves at stores
nationwide.

Bacillus cereus was discovered as a
result of routine testing. New Zealand Food Safety has not
received any notification of associated illness.

“As
is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be
working with Zany Zeus Limited to understand how the
contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Mr
Arbuckle said.

For more information please
email: NZFoodSafety_media@mpi.govt.nz

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