Urgent recall of chicken products after deadly Listeria bacteria discovery: supermarket giant issued obvious warning

A high street chain was forced to recall its three chicken products, which had previously been deadly bacteria that could cause meat meningitis.

Spar’s fillets tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bug that causes food poisoning.

Customers are urged to stop eating food and return them to the store they bring for a full refund.

Spar enjoys 150g locally cooked chicken pieces, enjoys 150g locally cooked chicken slices, and crystals enjoys the danger of 300g locally cooked chicken fillets.

They all share batch 5126, and the date is used on May 21, 2025.

Stores that sell products will also display posters to warn their customers about pollution.

Lister’s disease – which is a rare infection caused by bacteria – usually includes symptoms such as high temperatures, soreness and pain, cold, vomiting and diarrhea.

However, those at higher risk, such as infants, older people and those with damaged immune systems, are more likely to face life-threatening diseases such as sepsis or meningitis.

Crystal Enjoy 150g locally cooked chicken pieces, Crystal Enjoy 150g locally cooked chicken pieces, Crystal Enjoy 300g locally cooked chicken fillets, all in danger

Those who eat foods containing Listeria develop an infection called Lister’s disease that causes fever, pain and pain, chills, nausea, illness and diarrhea

Pregnant women with Lister’s disease are also at risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.

For most people, mild Lister’s disease gets better in a few days and can recover from home, but high-risk patients may need antibiotics and should talk to their doctor immediately.

Recall alerts were only issued a few days after the surveillance program that monitors Listeria levels in England and Wales, suggesting cases soar to the highest levels in eight years.

The figures show that officials received 179 lab-confirmed reports of Lister’s disease in 2024, including 28 deaths.

This means that the case is almost one fifth higher than the anterior oval shape.

The UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA) owner said pre-packaged sandwiches, smoked fish, garlic sausages and cold desserts were said to have been pre-packaged for seven outbreaks last year.

In May last year, two adults died from an outbreak associated with contaminated sandwiches, rolls and parcels.

Earlier this year, officials also showed three people died in 2024 after the Listeria outbreak associated with chocolate and strawberry desserts served in NHS hospitals.

The British Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA) owner said the charge of last year’s Lister’s disease outbreak was a pre-packaged sandwich. Pictured shows a series of sandwiches sold with bread sauce were recalled last year for fear of being contaminated by insects.

Earlier this year

London had the highest number of cases of Liss last year, at 35, with an incidence of 0.39 per 100,000 people. Southeast (30), Wales (10) and West Midlands (18), the incidence rates were 0.32, 0.32 and 0.3 people, respectively

According to new UKHSA figures, one in five (37) of all infections in 2024 are associated with pregnancy, with more than 40% of them resulting in stillbirth or miscarriage.

London had the highest number of cases of Liss last year, at 35, with an incidence of 0.39 per 100,000 people.

Then there are Southeast (30), Wales (10) and the West Midlands (18).

By comparison, the lowest record in East England (15) was recorded at 0.23 per 100,000 people.

UKHSA officials also said pre-packaged sandwiches and chocolate strawberry mousse accounted for 10 cases.

Last year, safety regulators recalled more than 25 types of sandwiches, rolls and bread sauce outbreaks, warning that lunchtime products were not made “as required by the food law.”

The health chief said that after the outbreak, people with two potential health problems also died.

“Spar is recalling several chicken products because Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product,” said the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

“If you purchased the above products, please do not eat them. Instead, return the product to the place where you purchased it for a full refund.

‘Any customer with inquiries or concerns can contact SPAR Customer Service on 0289 034 2733.

‘The symptoms caused by this organism may be similar to influenza, including high temperatures, muscle pain or pain, chills, sensation or illness and diarrhea.

However, in rare cases, infections can be more severe and can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis.

“Some people are more susceptible to Listeria infections, including pregnant women over 65 years of age and their unborn babies, smaller than one month old, and weak immune systems.”

What is Listeria?

The above image is a computer illustration of the biological Listeria monocytic bacteria

What is it, the risks and how to avoid it

• Listeria is everywhere
• This is a bacteria that infects humans and other warm-blooded animals through contaminated food
• It is found in dirty water, irrigation water, soil and fertilizer
• Soft cheeses such as Carmenmupel; cold chicken and deli meat; raw seafood and cold seafood such as smoked salmon; ice cream, fresh fruits and bagged vegetables can also carry listeria
• Infection can also be achieved through contact with animals and pests and the cleaning of insufficient contaminated fruits and unclean hands.

Who is susceptible to…Symptoms

• Pregnant women, babies, elderly people and pregnant women with damaged immune systems face the greatest risk
• Listeria begins with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea and sometimes diarrhea
• From eating bacteria to showing signs of disease, it usually takes between 8 and 90 days
• Some people end up being dehydrated and hospitalized

How to avoid

• Do not buy bruised or damaged fruits, wash and refrigerate before eating within two hours of slices
• Avoid foods that go beyond their “best” or “use” dates
• Cook food thoroughly
• Reheat food until hot steam
• Quickly refrigerate leftovers and use or freeze within 24 hours
• Prepare food to eat and never store it in the refrigerator for too long, because Listeria is one of the few pathogens that can grow in the refrigerator.

Source: NSW Food Authority, Food Safety Information Commission