Three pasta salad products sold at Asda and Morrisons have been urgently recalled over fears of possible listeria contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a 'do not eat' warning for the products, which were manufactured by Greencore.
Recalled products and details
The affected items are Asda's cheese and tomato pasta salad and nacho cheese pasta salad, and Morrisons chicken and bacon pasta. Customers who have bought any of these products are advised to return them to their nearest store for a full refund, and a receipt is not required.
The recalled items are:
- Asda Cheese and Tomato Pasta Salad – 300g – Code 5063089221990 – Use by August 10
- Asda Nacho Cheese Pasta Salad – 500g – Code 5063717198311 – Use by August 9
- Morrisons Chicken and Bacon Pasta – 300g – Code 5010251790587 – Use by August 7
What is listeria?
Listeria is a bacterium that causes listeriosis, a foodborne infection typically contracted through unpasteurised dairy, cheese, deli meats, and other products. Symptoms usually include flu-like effects such as high temperatures, muscle aches, chills, vomiting, and diarrhoea. In severe cases, listeria infections can lead to complications like meningitis and even death.
The FSA warns that people over 65, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies under one month old, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to listeria infections.
