Dunnes Stores recalls its ‘Fresh, Ready to wash, Spinach Leaves’ and ‘Fresh, Ready to Wash, Mixed Leaves, due to contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes
- Affected
- Dunnes Stores Fresh Ready to Wash Spinach Leaves; Dunnes Stores Fresh Ready to Wash Mixed Leaves
- The problem
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. 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,…
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Dunnes Stores Fresh Ready to Wash Spinach Leaves
- Pack size: 100g
- Use by 26th September 2018
Dunnes Stores Fresh Ready to Wash Mixed Leaves
- Pack size: 75g
- Use by 26th September 2018
Risk
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. 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
Dunnes Stores is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 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 notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Dunnes Stores is recalling its ‘Fresh, Ready to wash, Spinach Leaves’ and ‘Fresh, Ready to Wash, Mixed Leaves’ from its Northern Ireland stores because they contain Listeria Monocytogenes.
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 28 September 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.