A BATCH of mayo has been slapped with a “do not eat” warning because it may be laced with a deadly bacteria.
The food safety watchdog announced Potts Partnership has urgently recalled a Potts’ Truffle Mayonnaise batch sold at Lidl.
GettyA batch of mayonnaise has been slapped with a “do not eat” warning because it may be laced with a deadly bacteria[/caption]
They found Listeria monoytogenes — which can cause fatal complications in vulnerable people — in products with batch code 18823.
A Food Standards Agency spokesperson said: “If you have bought the above product do not eat it.
“Instead return it to the store you bought it from for a full refund.”
Most people who encounter listeria bacteria suffer similar symptoms to flu, including high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.
The bacteria is usually found in soft cheeses, unpasteurised milk and ready-to-eat foods like supermarket sandwiches.
Infections can be more severe in some cases, causing serious complications including meningitis and sepsis.
Some 124 cases were recorded in England and Wales in 2020 — the latest date data is available for.
Some people are more vulnerable to infections, such as those over 65 years of age, and pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems are also at greater risk.
The Potts mayonnaise is sold in 230g glasses and carries best before dates of July 2024.
Customers are being urged to return the mayo to their nearest store to get a full refund.
Products without the batch code or best before dates will not be affected by the recall.
The FSA said: “Pott’s Partnership Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores where this product is sold.
“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.”