De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk, a 500ml raw goat milk kefir product from the Netherlands, is being recalled in Ireland because the affected batch may contain Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) classified the notice as a Category 1 alert for action. Consumers who have this product should not drink it. Retailers have been asked to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at the point of sale.
Food recall Ireland: product details
The recall applies to the following product and date marking:
- Product: De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre
- Product type: Raw goat milk kefir
- Pack size: 500ml
- Best-before date: 14 September 2026
- Country of origin: Netherlands
- FSAI alert: 2026.56
The source notice identifies the affected product by its best-before date. Consumers should check the packaging carefully rather than assuming that every pack of the kefir is included in the food product recall Ireland alert.
Why has the kefir been recalled?
The batch is being recalled because of the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, also known as STEC or Verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC). These bacteria can produce a toxin capable of causing serious illness.
Possible symptoms can include abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, which may sometimes be bloody. The FSAI states that there is usually little or no fever and that many patients recover within five to 10 days. However, STEC infection can occasionally lead to haemolytic uraemic syndrome, or HUS, in which red blood cells are destroyed and kidney function can be affected.
Children under five and older people are among those who may be particularly vulnerable to serious complications. The typical time between infection and symptoms is three to four days, although it can range from one to eight days.
What consumers should do
If you have the affected De Bonte Weide kefir with a best-before date of 14 September 2026, do not drink it. Keep the product separate from other food and follow the retailer’s or official recall instructions for its safe return or disposal.
- Check the product name, 500ml pack size and best-before date.
- Do not consume the implicated batch.
- Do not serve it to children or other household members.
- Contact the shop where it was bought if you need return or refund information.
- If you have consumed the product and are concerned about symptoms, seek appropriate medical advice.
The official notice does not state that a receipt is unnecessary or provide a specific refund policy. Consumers should therefore ask the relevant retailer about its return arrangements.
Retailer and industry instructions
Retailers have been requested to remove the affected batch from sale and display a recall notice at the point of sale. Wholesalers and distributors have been asked to contact affected customers, recall the batch and provide recall notices to retailer customers.
The source notice does not name individual Irish supermarkets or stores. Consumers should not assume that every retailer stocked the product, but should still check the packaging if they purchased this imported kefir through a shop or food supplier.
Frequently asked questions
Which food has been recalled in Ireland?
The recalled product is De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre, a 500ml raw goat milk kefir.
What date should I check?
Check for a best-before date of 14 September 2026. This is the date identified in FSAI Alert Notification 2026.56.
Is every De Bonte Weide kefir product affected?
No. The notice concerns the identified batch with the specified best-before date. Do not assume that other dates or products are included unless a later official update confirms an expansion.
What is STEC?
STEC is a group of E. coli bacteria that produces Shiga toxins. It can cause diarrhoea and abdominal cramps and, in some cases, more serious complications.
Key takeaway
This food recall Ireland alert concerns one batch of De Bonte Weide raw goat milk kefir with a best-before date of 14 September 2026. Do not drink the product, check the date on the pack and contact the retailer for return or refund guidance. Consumers should rely on the latest FSAI food alerts for any further update to the recall.
