Food Alert
SPAR recalls several chicken products because of presence of Listeria
Northern Ireland specific
SPAR is recalling several chicken products because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products.
Product details
| Pack size | 150g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 5126 |
| Use by | 21 May 2025 |
| Pack size | 150g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 5126 |
| Use by | 21 May 2025 |
| Pack size | 300g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 5126 |
| Use by | 21 May 2025 |
Risk statement
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above products.
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.
Action taken by the company
SPAR is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products are sold. 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.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return the products to where they were bought for a full refund. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact SPAR Customer Services on 0289 034 2733.
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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. 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.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-23-2025