Urgent 'do not eat' warning for 50 food items at Aldi, Domino's and Spar

What you need to know

A total of 50 food items, including pizzas and sandwiches, have been recalled by Aldi, Domino's and Spar amid safety fears.

The alert was issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) after products were found to contain harmful substances such as listeria and salmonella.

The FSA is urging consumers not to eat any of the affected products and to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

List of affected products

• Aldi Specially Selected Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza
• Aldi Specially Selected Pepperoni Pizza
• Aldi Specially Selected Margherita Pizza
• Domino's Pepperoni Passion Pizza
• Domino's Margherita Pizza
• Spar own-brand Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza
• Spar own-brand Pepperoni Pizza
• Spar own-brand Margherita Pizza

Symptoms of listeria and salmonella

Listeriosis is caused by eating food that has been contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Salmonellosis is caused by eating food that has been contaminated with the bacteria Salmonella. Symptoms can include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.

Both listeriosis and salmonellosis can be serious and can lead to hospitalization. In some cases, they can even be fatal.

What to do if you have eaten any of the affected products

If you have eaten any of the affected products, it is important to see your doctor immediately. Symptoms of listeria and salmonella can take up to several days to appear, so it is important to seek medical attention even if you are feeling well.

More information

For more information on the product recall, please visit the Food Standards Agency website: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/product-recalls

You can also contact the FSA on 020 7276 8000.

Conclusion

The FSA is urging consumers to take the product recall seriously and to return any affected products to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

If you have eaten any of the affected products, it is important to see your doctor immediately.