'Do not eat!' warning as Tesco recalls cured meat over dangerous bacteria

Tesco has urgently recalled a cured meat product from The Curing Barn after dangerous bacteria was detected in the food, with shoppers warned not to consume it under any circumstances. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning about British Bresaola, an Italian-style air-dried beef, following the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. In a statement, the Agency said: "If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to where you bought it from for a full refund." Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium capable of causing listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially severe illness. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The affected product is a 60g packet of The Curing Barn British Bresaola, currently sold at £4.50. Customers have been urged to check for the specific product code WLRC J1Z2 0WD0 J85J on the packaging. The recall applies to items carrying a use-by date of 10 June 2026. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Tesco, Primark and Aldi stores close for 24 hours next week — full list of UK closures Tesco and Sainsbury’s shoppers paying more than Waitrose without loyalty cards, research claims Supermarket vouchers ending soon as families urged to claim £300 before March 31 The Curing Barn's British Bresaola, a traditional cured beef delicacy that has been aged and air-dried, is stocked at Tesco stores across the country. Recall notices will be prominently displayed at all retail locations selling the item to inform customers about the contamination issue and explain the steps they should take. Those infected with listeriosis may experience symptoms resembling flu, including elevated temperature, muscular aches, chills, nausea and diarrhoea. In rare instances, the infection can become severe and trigger serious complications such as meningitis. Certain groups face heightened vulnerability to listeria infection, including people aged 65 and over, pregnant women and their unborn children. In addition, infants under one month old and anyone with a compromised immune system should exercise extreme caution. The bacterial contamination poses the greatest threat to these vulnerable populations, making the recall especially urgent for affected individuals. Notices explaining the recall and providing guidance will be visible at all points of sale and on the company's website. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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