Lidl Ireland recalls its ‘Baby Leaf Spinach’ due to contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-50-2018
Reason for the recall
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism 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.
- Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
ReasonThe presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to…
BrandLidl Ireland
Batch number(s)260 & 261
Barcodenot stated
Product
Lidl Baby Leaf Spinach — Lidl Ireland
- Brand
- Lidl Ireland
- Batch number(s)
- 260 & 261
- Category
- Product recall
- Country of origin
- Northern Ireland
- Lidl Ireland is recalling its ‘Baby Leaf Spinach’ from its stores in Northern Ireland because it contains Listeria Monocytogenes
- Lidl Baby Leaf Spinach (250g) — Batch: 260 & 261; Best before: 23rd, 24th & 25th September 2018
What to do
- Lidl Ireland is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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