Tesco Mild Spinach Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
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Dublin, Ireland – Tesco is recalling its Mild Spinach product due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness, notably in vulnerable populations.
Product Details and Recall Details
| Product Name | size | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco Mild Spinach | 350g |
best before date: 02/08/2025; Batch code: 206 |
Understanding the Risk: Listeria Monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes infection, known as listeriosis, can manifest with mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal distress, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. While often mild, the infection can lead to severe complications in rare instances.Individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, infants, and the elderly are at a higher risk of developing serious health issues from listeriosis. The incubation period for the bacteria typically averages three weeks but can range from three to seventy days.
Action Required: Guidance for Stakeholders
For Manufacturers, Wholesalers, distributors, Caterers, and Retailers:
Retailers are instructed to remove the affected Tesco Mild Spinach from sale instantly and to prominently display recall notices for consumers at their points of purchase.Wholesalers and distributors must contact their impacted customers, initiate product recalls, and provide point-of-sale recall notices to their retail partners. Caterers are advised against using the implicated spinach product.
For Consumers:
consumers who have purchased the tesco Mild Spinach product with the specified best before date and batch code are strongly advised not to consume it.
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