Listeria Outbreak Linked to Hospital Desserts Claims Three Lives

Frozen desserts supplied by Cool Delight Desserts to NHS hospitals are under investigation for listeria contamination as three deaths and two hospitalizations are confirmed.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) are investigating a listeria outbreak tied to frozen desserts served in NHS hospitals.
Three deaths and two hospitalizations have been linked to contaminated products, with affected individuals aged 68 to 89 and having underlying health conditions.
Cool Delight Desserts' ice cream, mousses, yoghurts, and ice cream rolls are subject to a recall following the detection of listeria monocytogenes during routine surveillance in February 2024.
NHS trusts have been advised to stop serving the implicated desserts as a precaution while investigations continue.
Listeriosis poses severe risks to vulnerable groups, including the elderly and immunocompromised, with symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal issues to life-threatening complications.