Dearne Valley Foods Recalls Mcwurst Scotch Egg Products Because Of The Possible Presence Of Listeria Monocytogenes

Dearne Valley Foods is recalling McWurst Scotch Eggs (2-egg packs) and McWurst Mini Savoury Eggs (12-egg packs) because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. This bacterium can cause flu-like symptoms including fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea, though in rare cases it can lead to serious complications like meningitis, particularly in people over 65, pregnant women, babies under one month old, and those with weakened immune systems. The affected products were distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

Dearne Valley Foods

Product

Products: McWurst Scotch Eggs 2 eggs / pack chilled; McWurst Mini Savoury Eggs 12 eggs / pack chilled.

Reason

The possible 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.

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Food Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-09-14

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/40a5daef-eb89-428c-a840-2b7566883c56