UK -Spar (UK) Ltd recalls its Tikka Chicken Chunks due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness, particularly among key vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, those over 60 years old, and anyone with reduced immunity.

Spar (UK) Ltd is recalling the above product. The company will be displaying point-of-sale notices in all stores. These notices will inform consumers why the product is being recalled and will tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

No other Spar (UK) Ltd products are known to be affected.

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.