Gilbert’s Recalls Turkey Breast Pastrami Because Of Contamination With Listeria Monocytogenes
Gilbert's is recalling 142g packages of Turkey Breast Pastrami because the product contains Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recall affects products distributed in the United Kingdom. Listeria monocytogenes can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, chills, nausea, and diarrhea, though it can rarely lead to serious complications like meningitis, particularly in people over 65, pregnant women, babies under one month old, or those with weakened immune systems.
- Recalling firm
- Gilbert’s
- Product
- Products: Turkey Breast Pastrami (142g (e)). Gilbert’s is recalling Turkey Breast Pastrami because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
- Reason
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Food Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-03-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency
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