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). The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has advised consumers not to drink the implicated 500ml bottles with a best-before date of 14 September 2026.
The product was made in the Netherlands. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batch from sale and display recall notices at the point of purchase.
Food recall Ireland: product details
| Product | Pack size | Best-before date | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre | 500ml | 14/09/2026 | Netherlands |
The FSAI notice is classified as a Category 1 alert for action and is listed as alert notification 2026.56. The source notice does not provide a batch code beyond the stated best-before date, so consumers should use the product name, pack size and date to check whether their kefir is affected.
Why has the kefir been recalled?
The recall concerns the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, also known as STEC or Verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC). Unlike many harmless strains of E. coli, STEC can produce a toxin capable of causing serious illness.
According to the FSAI, symptoms can include abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, which may sometimes be bloody. Fever is usually limited or absent. Symptoms commonly begin three to four days after infection, although the reported interval can range from one to eight days.
In some cases, particularly among children under five and older people, STEC infection can lead to haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). This complication can damage red blood cells and affect kidney function. The health information is provided to explain the official warning; it is not a diagnosis or personalised medical advice.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have this kefir should not drink it. Check the product carefully against the identifiers in the table, especially the 500ml pack and the 14/09/2026 best-before date.
- Do not consume the affected batch.
- Keep the product separate from other food while checking it.
- Follow the retailer’s instructions for returning or disposing of the product.
- If you are concerned after consuming the kefir, seek appropriate medical advice.
The official notice does not specify whether a receipt is required or provide separate refund arrangements. Consumers should contact the store where the product was purchased for return and refund information.
Retailer and distribution action
Retailers have been requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at points of sale. Wholesalers and distributors have been asked to contact affected customers, recall the batch and provide notices for retailer locations.
The supplied FSAI notice does not name individual Irish supermarket chains or stores. Therefore, no specific retailer should be assumed to have sold the product unless confirmed directly by that retailer or another official source.
Frequently asked questions
Which product has been recalled?
De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk au lait cru de chevre, in a 500ml pack.
What date should I check?
Check for a best-before date of 14/09/2026. The supplied alert does not include an additional batch code.
Can I drink a different date or pack size?
The FSAI notice identifies the 500ml product with the specified best-before date. Do not assume that other products are affected unless a later official update says so.
What is STEC?
STEC is a group of E. coli bacteria that produces Shiga toxin and can cause gastrointestinal illness. The official alert identifies its presence as the reason for this recall.
Key takeaway
This food recall Ireland warning applies to the specified 500ml De Bonte Weide raw goat milk kefir with a best-before date of 14 September 2026. Do not drink the implicated product, and check official FSAI updates for any later changes to the recall.
