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Dairy & Cheese — UK FSA Recall & Allergen Risk
Gera Recall Watch Index (100.0/100) for Dairy & Cheese, based on 82 real FSA Food Alerts in the past 24 months (as of June 2026).
What is the FSA recall and allergen risk for Dairy & Cheese in the UK?
In the 24 months to June 2026, the FSA issued 82 food alerts for Dairy & Cheese products in the UK, including 64 Allergy Alerts. The Gera Recall Watch Index for Dairy & Cheese is 100.0/100 (High risk), ranking it 1 of 13 food categories. 9 distinct allergens are implicated; the most frequent is Milk. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
Top allergens in Dairy & Cheese alerts
| # | Allergen | Alert count | % of category alerts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milk | 60 | 73% |
| 2 | Nuts | 19 | 23% |
| 3 | Other/Unknown | 11 | 13% |
| 4 | Peanuts | 8 | 10% |
| 5 | Soya | 7 | 9% |
Sample recent FSA alerts for Dairy & Cheese
| Reference | Alert title | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSA-PRIN-28-2026 | Traditional Cheese Company recalls French Bries because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes | 2026-06-19 | PRIN |
| FSA-AA-22-2026 | Marks & Spencer is recalling Authentic Greek Yoghurt with Vanilla because of undeclared gluten | 2026-04-18 | AA |
| FSA-AA-16-2026 | Gü Indulgent Foods recalls Gü Blonde Chocolate Cheesecake because of undeclared hazelnuts (nuts) | 2026-03-06 | AA |
Compare Dairy & Cheese with other categories
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Dairy & Cheese
82 FSA alerts in the past 24 months, of which 64 are Allergy Alerts (AA). 9 distinct allergens implicated; highest-frequency: Milk.
| Category | GRWI | Alerts | Risk band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy & Cheese | 100.0 | 82 | High |
| Other Food Products | 86.8 | 58 | High |
| Sauces & Condiments | 67.4 | 40 | Elevated |
| Meat & Poultry | 63.3 | 34 | Elevated |
| Drinks & Beverages | 50.8 | 6 | Elevated |
| Ready Meals | 50.3 | 27 | Elevated |
| Snacks & Confectionery | 48.9 | 25 | Moderate |
| Fish & Seafood | 46.3 | 26 | Moderate |
| Pasta & Grains | 42.5 | 4 | Moderate |
| Bakery & Bread | 39.9 | 6 | Moderate |
| Fruit & Vegetables | 30.7 | 10 | Moderate |
| Supplements & Health Foods | 3.9 | 1 | Lower |
| Sandwiches & Wraps | 0.0 | 1 | Lower |
GRWI 0–100: higher = higher FSA recall/allergen alert frequency. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0. Rolling 24-month window.
Dairy & Cheese recall and allergen risk — frequently asked questions
How many FSA food alerts have been issued for Dairy & Cheese products?
The FSA issued 82 food alerts for Dairy & Cheese in the 24 months to June 2026: 64 Allergy Alerts (AA) and 18 Product Recalls (PRIN). This gives a GRWI of 100.0/100, ranked 1 of 13 food categories. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
Which allergens are most commonly implicated in Dairy & Cheese recalls?
In Dairy & Cheese FSA alerts over 24 months, the most frequently implicated allergens are: Milk (60 alerts), Nuts (19 alerts), Other/Unknown (11 alerts). 9 distinct named allergens appear across the 82 alerts. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
What does a high GRWI mean for consumers?
A high Gera Recall Watch Index indicates that a food category has seen relatively frequent FSA food alerts — especially Allergy Alerts (undeclared allergens) — over the past 24 months. It does not mean the category is inherently unsafe; it means consumers with food allergies should be especially vigilant when purchasing Dairy & Cheese products and should check the FSA recalls page before buying.
Is Dairy & Cheese GRWI 100.0 high or low compared to other categories?
Dairy & Cheese's GRWI of 100.0/100 ranks 1 out of 13 categories — high risk. The highest-risk category is Dairy & Cheese (GRWI 100.0); the lowest is Sandwiches & Wraps (GRWI 0.0). Source: FSA Food Alerts API, rolling 24-month window to June 2026, OGL v3.0.
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- Dairy & CheeseGRWI 100.0
- Other Food ProductsGRWI 86.8
- Sauces & CondimentsGRWI 67.4
- Meat & PoultryGRWI 63.3
- Drinks & BeveragesGRWI 50.8
- Ready MealsGRWI 50.3
- Snacks & ConfectioneryGRWI 48.9
- Fish & SeafoodGRWI 46.3
- Pasta & GrainsGRWI 42.5
- Bakery & BreadGRWI 39.9
- Fruit & VegetablesGRWI 30.7
- Supplements & Health FoodsGRWI 3.9
- Sandwiches & WrapsGRWI 0.0
Methodology
GRWI = min–max normalised composite of FSA alert count × 0.5 + allergen-alert fraction × 20 + allergen diversity × 2 + trend factor × 3. Rolling 24-month window (320 total alerts). Data: FSA Food Alerts API (OGL v3.0). Full methodology →
Source: FSA Food Alerts open REST API (Food Standards Agency). Data as of June 2026; published 2026-06-20. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.