22.9.2023 Press release
Paulig is making a recall of Santa Maria Cheddar Cheese Sauce and Santa Maria Dip Nacho Cheese Style due to a food safety risk. The scope of the recall concerns all Cheddar Cheese Sauce (3 kg bucket) products with Best Before Dates from 01/06/2024 to 31/08/2024 and Dip Nacho Cheese Style (250g can) products with Best Before Dates from 01/06/2025 to 31/08/2025.  

The food safety risk is related to a confirmed presence of a bacteria in one batch of cheese sauce and for precautionary measures all batches are recalled. 

No complaints regarding food poisoning have been reported so far.  

The bacteria can cause symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. If any symptoms occur they typically resolve within 24 hours.  

Paulig is in close contact with the supplier of the product to ensure that measures are taken to prevent the problem from recurring. 

Instructions for consumers 

Consumers who have purchased any affected product batch shall not consume the product and contact local consumer service to request compensation.   

About Paulig:  

Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; coffees and beverages, Tex Mex and spices, snacks and plant-based choices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 1,1 billion in 2022. The company has 2,300 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose For a life full of flavour.  www.pauliggroup.com   

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