The FSA warns consumption of the product might trigger “severe issues” in some circumstances
A product offered in Tesco shops has been recalled (Picture: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)
An pressing ‘don’t eat’ warning has been issued for an merchandise offered in Tesco supermarkets after it was discovered to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. As listeria infections may cause “severe issues” an pressing product recall has been issued.
The Curing Barn mentioned it’s recalling its 60g British Bresaola because of the product containing Listeria monocytogenes which could be “probably dangerous if consumed”.
Signs brought on by Listeria monocytogenes could be just like flu and may embody a excessive temperature, muscle aches, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. Nonetheless in uncommon circumstances infections brought on by Listeria monocytogenes could be extra extreme and may trigger extra severe issues, equivalent to meningitis, in line with the Meals Requirements Authority (FSA).
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The FSA additionally warns some individuals could also be extra susceptible to listeria infections, equivalent to those that are over 65 years previous in addition to pregnant ladies and their infants. Infants lower than one month previous and other people with weakened immune techniques may additionally be extra susceptible to listeria infections, it provides.
Issuing a discover to customers on The Curing Barn’s recall, the FSA mentioned: “You probably have purchased the above product, don’t eat it. As a substitute, return it to the place you acquire it from for a full refund.”
The FSA added that time of sale notices must be displayed in all shops that are promoting the product, and on their web site. Notices will clarify why the product is being recalled and what customers can do if they’ve bought it.
The product has been offered in Tesco shops, and the retailer has issued a discover alerting customers to the recall. Issuing a discover on its web site, Tesco mentioned: “The Curing Barn is recalling particular date and batch codes of The Curing Barn British Bresaola 60g. This is because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes which can make product unsafe to eat.”
It added: “You probably have bought the affected product, please don’t eat it. Alternatively, return it to a Tesco retailer the place a full refund can be given. No receipt is required. Use our retailer locator to search out your nearest Tesco.”
Tesco has confirmed that no different merchandise offered in its shops are affected by this recall.
Batches of The Curing Barn’s 60g British Bresaola affected by the recall characteristic the product codes WLRC J1Z2 0WD0 and J85J. Affected merchandise even have a use by date of 10 June 2026.
