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Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Tesco cheese urgently pulled over bacteria causing meningitis and pregnancy loss
A specific batch of Swiss cheese sold by Tesco is thought to contain listeria monocytogenes - a dangerous bug that, in severe cases, can lead to meningitis and be life-threatening for pregnant women Tesco shoppers are being urgently warned to check their fridges amid fears a popular cheese may be contaminated with a potentially deadly bacteria. A specific batch of Swiss cheese is thought to contain listeria monocytogenes - a dangerous bug that, in severe cases, can lead to meningitis. Customers who have purchased a 150g pack of Le Superbe Raclette with a best-before date of 12 May 2025 are being told to return it immediately to the Tesco store where it was bought. Only products sold by Tesco are affected - those bought elsewhere, even under the same brand supplied by Castelli UK Ltd, are considered safe. Listeria, the bacteria behind the scare, can cause a serious illness known as listeriosis. Symptoms range from fever and muscle pain to chills, vomiting and diarrhoea - and can be life-threatening for the over 65s, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. The nasty bug can also pose dangers to unborn babies and and babies under one month old. Customers returning the item will receive a full refeund, the Food Standards Agency said. Last year, a selection of mousses, ice creams and yoghurts contaminated with listeria bacteria were urgently pulled from supermarket shelves after three people - thought to have contracted food poisoning from the products - died in NHS hospitals. The latest cheese recall comes after an urgent "do not eat" warning was issued for a popular beef pasta ready meal - found to potenitally contain fish instead. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recalled the La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne by Giovanni Rana (UK), sold in major UK supermarkets, due to a major packaging error. Although the dish is labelled as containing beef, due to a production error, some of the products actually contain prawn and lobster instead. As the packaging does not match the actual product, there is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans. Shellfish can cause severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, according to food allergy experts. According to Allergy UK: 'A fish/shellfish allergic reaction occurs when the body recognises the food protein as harmful and mounts an allergic response. 'An allergic reaction to seafood can be mild or moderate (swollen lips, face or eyes, itching, tingling mouth, hives, rash, abdominal pain, vomiting) or severe (breathing difficulties, dizziness or collapse). Fish/shellfish reactions have the potential to cause anaphylaxis, which is the most severe form of an allergic reaction.'
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Urgent food recall issued over 'do not eat' warning on Tesco and Morrisons lasagne
Urgent food recall issued for item with 'possible health risk' sold at Tesco and Morrisons The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall notice for packs of the food item Tesco and Morrisons have issued an urgent recall (Image: Baloncici via Getty Images ) A food recall has been issued for packs of a popular food due to a packaging error that could mean they contain seafood. The warning, for La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne, was issued after it was discovered that some packs may contain prawns and lobster, which are not listed in the ingredients, reports the Express. This could potentially pose "a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans", according to a notice from the Food Standards Agency. The agency advised: "If you have bought the product and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund (even without a receipt)." The recall affects 700g packs produced by Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd, available at retailers including Tesco and Morrisons. These packs carry the batch code L0B510816 and a use-by date of June 17, 2025. The beef lasagne may contain shellfish (Image: (Image: Giovanni Ranna) ) Article continues below Shellfish allergies According to Allergy UK, fish and shellfish account for three out of the 14 food allergens regulated by the Food Standards Agency. Allergic reactions to crustaceans occur when the immune system abnormally reacts to proteins found in these marine animals. While some individuals with crustacean allergies react to all shellfish, others are sensitive only to specific types. Signs of an allergic reaction can encompass a rash or hives, dizziness, swelling of the mouth, tongue, face or other areas, difficulty breathing and abdominal discomfort. A more extreme reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can result in throat swelling, shock, a rapid heartbeat and loss of consciousness.
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Popular Italian ready meal sold at Morrisons and Tesco recalled due to 'incorrect labelling'
The Food Standards Agency has issued an allergy alert Tesco and Morrisons shoppers have been warned not to eat a particular ready meal. The product has been found to pose a "possible health risk" after a packaging error. Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd has issued a recall for its La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne after "incorrect labelling". This means that it may contain the Prawn and Lobster Lasagne, making it unsafe for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans. The Italian food brand offers an assortment of fresh-filled pasta dishes that can be found in many major supermarkets across the UK. An allergy alert posted to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has explained that this lasagne recall affects 700g pack sizes with the batch code L0B510816 and best before date of June 17, 2025. Giovanni Rana said in its recall notice: "We are announcing the recall of the product "La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked - Braised Beef Lasagne 700g" with batch number L0B510816. "The recall is due to incorrect labelling of the product, which means that the product may not contain the recipe showed on the pack (Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne), but prawn and lobster instead. The affected product is therefore a health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans." Due to the packaging error, customers with an allergy to crustaceans who have bought the affected product have been urged "do not eat it." Instead, they can return the product to the store it was bought from for a full refund, even if presented without a receipt. Customers looking for further information can also contact recall@ Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Italian food firm added at the end of its recall notice: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused." The FSA issued issues a variety of alerts when a food product has been "recalled" or "withdrawn" to problems that mean it should not be sold. This could be due to issues incorrect labelling or undeclared ingredients. This is not the only allergy alert to be posted by the food watchdog, as customers were recently warned that Damasgate Wholesale Sofra Potato Chips Seasoning were found to contain peanuts - an ingredient undeclared on the label. Customers with an allergy to peanuts have been urged that the recall affects all lot numbers and best before dates of 100g pack sizes. It came just after the retailer also issued a major recall for all lot numbers and best before dates of 12 of its garlic powders for the same reason, with customers being warned not to consume them due to the potential life-threatening reaction. In other recall news, supermarket giant Asda recently advised that its own-brand Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices featured the incorrect best before date, with 160g pack sizes with the date May 30, 2025 affected.
