Primula cheese sold in all major supermarkets recalled as it may contain a bacteria that could cause paralysis
PRIMULA cheese has been recalled from shelves because it might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to a production fault.
These dangerous bacteria can cause a serious form of food poisoning called Botulism - a very rare but life-threatening condition.
The NHS says that the toxins are some of the most powerful known to science - they attack the nervous system and cause paralysis.
The Primula recall comes after just one of the cheese tube products was found to be a potential source of the Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
The NHS says that anyone showing symptoms of Botulism poisoning should seek treatment immediately. Here's what to watch out for:
The time it takes to develop symptoms can vary from a few hours to several days after exposure to the Clostridium botulinum bacteria or their toxins.
Most people will make a full recovery with treatment, but the paralysis can spread to the muscles that control breathing if it isn't treated quickly.
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