{"id":7497,"date":"2026-04-06T08:52:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthoptibody.com\/?p=7497"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:52:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:52:37","slug":"do-not-eat-warning-as-cooked-meat-sold-at-tesco-is-pulled-from-shelves-due-to-deadly-listeria-contamination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthoptibody.com\/?p=7497","title":{"rendered":"Do not eat warning as cooked meat sold at Tesco is pulled from shelves due to deadly listeria contamination"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An urgent ‘do not eat’ warning has been issued after a cooked meat product sold in Tesco<\/a> was found to be contaminated with potentially deadly bacteria.<\/p>\n

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced that The Curing Barn is recalling its British Bresaola after Listeria monocytogenes were detected in the product.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The affected batch has the product code ‘WLRC J1Z2 0WD0 J85J’, is sold in 60g packs and has a use-by date of June 10, 2026.<\/p>\n

Customers who have purchased the meat – which retails for \u00a34.50 per pack – are advised not to eat it. Instead, it should be returned to the store for a full refund.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis – a rare but potentially serious infection.<\/p>\n

While symptoms may be mild for some, the illness can be dangerous for pregnant women, older people and those with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n

According to the FSA, symptoms can include a high temperature, muscle aches, chills and sickness.<\/p>\n

In more severe cases, the infection can lead to life-threatening complications.<\/p>\n

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The Curing Barn is recalling its British Bresaola after Listeria monocytogenes were detected\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Health officials warn that listeria is particularly concerning because it can survive – and even grow – in refrigerated conditions, making ready-to-eat foods such as sliced deli meats especially high risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Listeriosis is typically contracted by eating contaminated food such as deli meats, unpasteurised dairy products and raw produce.<\/p>\n

Symptoms often begin mildly, including fever, muscle aches and diarrhoea, but in more serious cases the infection can spread to the bloodstream or brain, causing meningitis or sepsis.<\/p>\n

According to UK health data, there were 179 cases of listeriosis reported in England and Wales in 2024, with the highest rates seen in people aged 80 and over<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pregnancy-related infections accounted for around a fifth of cases. Of those where outcomes were known, 43.7 per cent resulted in stillbirth or miscarriage.<\/p>\n

Among non-pregnancy cases, 28 deaths were reported – nearly one in five – with listeriosis recorded as a cause of death in several instances.<\/p>\n

Health officials investigated seven outbreaks in England and Wales in 2024, including cases linked to smoked fish, chocolate and strawberry mousse, garlic sausage and pre-packed sandwiches<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Experts warn that while listeria infections may initially appear mild, invasive cases can lead to fever, headaches, stiff neck, confusion and loss of balance.<\/p>\n

Unlike more common foodborne illnesses such as salmonella, listeria has a longer incubation period and can cause more severe complications, particularly in vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n

Supermarkets are expected to display notices informing customers of the recall and advising on what action to take.<\/p>\n

The alert comes amid growing concern over the safety of everyday food products, particularly pre-packed and ready-to-eat items.<\/p>\n

Anyone who has consumed the product and feels unwell is urged to seek medical advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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