Three Deaths Linked to Listeria in NHS-Supplied Desserts

Cool Delight Desserts products have been recalled as investigations into the listeria outbreak affecting vulnerable individuals continue.

Three deaths and two hospitalizations have been connected to listeria infections traced to desserts served in NHS hospitals and care homes.
The outbreak involves five cases identified between May and December 2024, all affecting individuals aged 68 to 89 with underlying health conditions.
Listeria bacteria were detected in Cool Delight Desserts mousses during routine testing in February 2025, though levels were below the legal threshold for healthy individuals.
The UK Health Security Agency and Food Standards Agency have advised NHS trusts to stop serving these desserts and issued an urgent product recall.
Authorities are investigating the exact cause of contamination while emphasizing the heightened risks of listeriosis for elderly and immunocompromised groups.