Urgent recall issued on mayonnaise over risk of listeria infection: 'Do not consume'

Potts Partnership Ltd has issued a product recall for their Potts' Truffle Mayonnaise due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria, found in the product.

Here are the details of the affected product:

• Product name: Potts' Truffle Mayonnaise
• Pack Size: 230g
• Batch Code: 18823
• Best Before: July 2024

What are the health risks?

The recall has been issued due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the Potts' Truffle Mayonnaise.

As stated by the Food Standards Agency, this harmful bacterium can cause symptoms similar to flu, such as high temperature, muscle aches or pain, chills, vomiting, and diarrhea. In rare cases, the infection can lead to more severe complications, such as meningitis.

Some individuals are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including:

• People over 65 years of age
• Pregnant women and their unborn babies
• Babies less than one month old
• People with weakened immune systems

Lidl has also issued a warning to their customers, advising them not to consume the product:

Listeria monocytogenes can trigger severe gastrointestinal conditions and symptoms similar to the flu

If you have bought the above product we advise you not to eat it. 

Here's what to do if you bought Potts' Truffle Mayonnaise

First and foremost, as Lidl stated, do not consume the product to avoid risk of exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. You can get a full refund if you return the affected product to the store you bought it from.

If you have any concerns or questions related to the recall, you can contact Potts Partnership Ltd at info@pottspartnership.co.uk for further information.

Potts Partnership Ltd has apologised for the inconvenience in a statement, reiterating that no other product from the brand has been affected.

No other products from Potts Partnership Ltd are affected by this recall.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

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Sources used:

Potts Partnership Ltd statement

Food Standards Agency

Lidl statement