Overview
- The recall affects SPAR Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Pieces (150g), Cooked Chicken Slices (150g), and Cooked Chicken Fillets (300g).
- Consumers are advised not to eat the products and to return them to stores for a full refund, as per the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
- Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection with flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, complications such as meningitis or sepsis.
- Vulnerable groups, including the elderly, pregnant women, infants, and immunocompromised individuals, face heightened risks from the bacteria.
- SPAR and the FSA continue to monitor the situation, with affected stores displaying recall notices to inform customers.