Shoppers warned do not eat Curing Barn’s British Bresaola

The Curing Barn is recalling its 60g pack of British Bresaola, and it has issued a “do not eat” warning for the product.

Listeria monocytogenes is “a bacterium that is potentially harmful if consumed”, the company explains.

The affected batch codes are WLRC, J1Z2, 0WD0 and J85J with the use-by date of June 10, 2026.

Shoppers can buy The Curing Barn’s British Bresaola at Tesco for £4.50.

Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the recall and shared a risk assessment for the product, explaining: “Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes 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.”

The FSA added: “If you have bought the above product, do not eat it.

“Instead, return it to where you bought it from for a full refund.”

The Curing Barn explained that customers who have bought the item with the affected batch codes don’t need a receipt to return it.

What is a food recall?

The FSA explains what a food recall is: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

“The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

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“In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued.

“This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.”

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