The Food Standards Agency has issued a 'do not eat' alertNeil Shaw Assistant Editor07:37, 09 Jul 2026Marks and Spencer has issued an urgent recall over a cheese that could cause meningitis. The food has been linked to Listeria monocytogenes, which in some cases can cause meningitis.‌The Food Standards Agency has issued a 'do not eat' recall for M&S Food Truffle Gouda due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. It covers 150g packs with a best before date of Octobet 9, 2026.‌An FSA spokesman said: "Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.‌"ome people are more vuln