What happened
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above products. 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.
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- Jul 28, 2025
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Company
- McCormack Family Farms
- Type
- Product recall
- Reason
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above products. 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.
- Product
- *McCormack Family Farms Mixed Baby Leaves; *McCormack Family Farms Irish Spinach Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Spinach / Baby Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Spinach / Baby Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Spinach / Baby Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Mixed Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Energise Super Mix; McCormack Family Farms Irish Spinach Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Rocket Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Family Pack Lettuce
- Where it was sold
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Updated
Source: UK Food Standards Agency. This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.