De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk is being recalled in Ireland because the affected batch may contain Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Consumers should not drink the 500ml product marked with a best-before date of 14 September 2026.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) classified the notice as a Category 1 alert for action. The product originated in the Netherlands, and 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
Consumers should check the product name, pack size and date marking carefully before consuming raw goat milk kefir.
- Product: De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre
- Pack size: 500ml
- Best-before date: 14/09/2026
- Country of origin: Netherlands
- FSAI alert: 2026.56
- Recall reason: Presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
The FSAI notice identifies the affected product by its best-before date. No additional batch code is provided in the alert supplied for this recall, so consumers should use the product name, 500ml size and 14 September 2026 date when checking their kefir.
Why has the kefir been recalled?
The recalled batch is being withdrawn because of the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, also known as verocytotoxigenic E. coli or VTEC. This is a specific group of bacteria capable of producing a toxin that can cause serious illness.
According to the FSAI, symptoms can include abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, which may 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, particularly those under five, and older people can be at greater risk of severe complications. The FSAI explains that STEC infection can sometimes lead to haemolytic uraemic syndrome, or HUS, a complication that can damage red blood cells and affect kidney function.
What consumers should do
This food product recall Ireland notice applies to the identified De Bonte Weide kefir batch only. Consumers who have the product should:
- Not drink it.
- Check the product name, 500ml pack size and 14/09/2026 best-before date.
- Follow any instructions provided by the retailer or recall notice.
- Seek appropriate medical advice if they are concerned after consuming the product, particularly if symptoms develop.
The official consumer instruction is not to drink the implicated batch. The alert does not provide specific information about receipts, refunds or whether the product should be returned or disposed of. Consumers should contact the retailer for those practical arrangements rather than assuming a particular refund process.
Retailer and supply-chain action
Retailers have been requested to remove the affected batch from sale and place recall notices where customers can see them. Wholesalers and distributors have also been asked to contact affected customers, recall the implicated product and provide point-of-sale notices to retailer customers.
The source alert does not name individual supermarket chains or stores. Consumers should therefore rely on the product identifiers rather than assuming that every retailer or branch was involved. This is a product recall Ireland warning concerning the specified kefir batch, not a recall of every kefir product or all goat milk products.
Frequently asked questions
Which product has been recalled?
De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre, sold in a 500ml pack, is affected.
What date should I check?
Check for a best-before date of 14/09/2026. The FSAI alert supplied does not list an additional batch code.
What is the food safety risk?
The recall concerns the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, also called STEC or VTEC.
Can I drink a different date or product?
The alert identifies the 500ml product with the 14 September 2026 best-before date. Do not drink that implicated batch. The notice does not state that other dates or products are affected.
What if I have already consumed it?
Anyone concerned after consuming the product should seek appropriate medical advice. The FSAI describes possible symptoms including abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, which may sometimes be bloody.
The key takeaway
This food recall Ireland alert concerns one identified batch of De Bonte Weide raw goat milk kefir with a best-before date of 14 September 2026. Because the product is linked to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, consumers should not drink it and should check retailer guidance for return or refund arrangements.
