Morrisons recalls Market Street Living Herbs because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- Affected
- Morrisons Market Street Living Basil; Morrisons Market Street Large Living Basil; Morrisons Market Street Living Chives; Morrisons Market Street Living Coriander; Morrisons Market Street Large Living Coriander; Morrisons Market Street Living Dill
- The problem
- The products listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. If customers are making an essential trip to any Morrisons store, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.
Products affected
Morrisons Market Street Living Basil
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Large Living Basil
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Living Chives
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Living Coriander
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Large Living Coriander
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Living Dill
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Living Flat Parsley
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Living Mint
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Living Parsley
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Morrisons Market Street Living Thyme
- All products purchased between 03 May and 09 May 2020
Risk
The products listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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. 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
Morrisons 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 the above products, do not eat them. If customers are making an essential trip to any Morrisons store, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.
More information
Morrisons has taken the precautionary step of recalling Market Street Living Herbs because the products might 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 9 May 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.