De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk, a 500 ml 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) has issued the Category 1 food alert, dated 10 September 2026. Consumers who have the product with a best-before date of 14 September 2026 should not drink it.
Product included in the food recall Ireland alert
| Product | Pack size | Best-before date | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre | 500 ml | 14/09/2026 | Netherlands |
The FSAI alert is notification number 2026.56. No batch code was provided in the published product identification details; consumers should therefore use the product name, pack size and best-before date when checking their kefir.
Why has the product been recalled?
The product is being recalled due to the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, also known as STEC or Verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC). This is a microbiological food recall and is not a routine quality withdrawal.
STEC bacteria can produce a powerful toxin. The FSAI explains that infection may cause abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Fever may be absent or limited. Symptoms commonly begin three to four days after infection, although the interval can range from one to eight days.
Young children under five and older people are among those who may be at greater risk of serious complications. In some cases, STEC infection can lead to haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a condition that can affect the blood and kidneys.
What consumers should do
Consumers are advised not to drink the affected kefir. Check the product in your refrigerator or home storage area against all of the available identifiers:
- Brand: De Bonte Weide
- Product: Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre
- Pack size: 500 ml
- Best-before date: 14/09/2026
If your product matches these details, keep it separate from other food and follow the retailer’s or official recall instructions. The FSAI notice does not provide specific information about receipt requirements, refund arrangements or whether the product can be returned to a particular store. Consumers should contact the shop where they bought it for return and refund information.
Retail and distribution action
Retailers have been asked to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at the point of sale. Wholesalers and distributors have been asked to contact affected customers, recall the batch and provide point-of-sale notices to retailer customers.
The published alert does not name specific Irish supermarket chains or individual stores. It also does not confirm that every branch or retailer stocked the kefir. Consumers should rely on the product identifiers rather than assume that other De Bonte Weide products are affected.
Health advice for anyone who drank the kefir
Anyone who has consumed the affected product and is concerned about their health should seek appropriate medical advice. Do not assume that illness is linked to the product, and do not delay seeking help if symptoms are severe or concerning.
Medical wording in this notice relates specifically to STEC infection. The recall does not state that every container is contaminated, but the affected batch should not be consumed because the presence of STEC has been reported by the official food-safety authority.
Frequently asked questions
Which food product has been recalled?
De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre, sold in 500 ml packs.
What date should consumers check?
Check for the best-before date 14/09/2026. The FSAI notice does not list a separate batch code.
Can I drink a different date or product?
The FSAI alert identifies only the 500 ml product with the 14/09/2026 best-before date. Do not assume other dates or products are included unless a later official update says so.
What food has been recalled in Ireland in this alert?
This alert concerns the specified De Bonte Weide raw goat milk kefir batch. It is not a recall of all kefir, all goat milk products or all products from the Netherlands.
Key takeaway
This food recall Ireland alert affects De Bonte Weide raw goat milk kefir in a 500 ml pack with a best-before date of 14 September 2026. Because the product is linked to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, do not drink it; check the identifiers carefully and contact the retailer for return or refund arrangements. Consumers should also monitor the FSAI notice for any official update or expansion.
