Bread Spread recalls various chilled and ready to eat products because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Affected
- Bread Spread Ready to Eat Food Products; Orbital Foods Ready to Eat Food Products; Perfect Bite Ready to Eat Food Products
- The problem
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above products.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return the products to where they were bought for a full refund. For further information breadspread2501@gmail.com
Products affected
Bread Spread Ready to Eat Food Products
- Pack size: All pack sizes
- Use by All date codes up to and including 18 May 2024
Orbital Foods Ready to Eat Food Products
- Pack size: All pack sizes
- Use by All date codes up to and including 18 May 2024
Perfect Bite Ready to Eat Food Products
- Pack size: All pack sizes
- Use by All date codes up to and including 18 May 2024
Risk
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above products.
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Action taken by the company
Bread Spread are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
What you should do
If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return the products to where they were bought for a full refund. For further information breadspread2501@gmail.com
More information
Bread Spread is recalling various chilled and ready to eat foods because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in some of the products.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 11 May 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.