Asda And Morrisons Product Recall Issued Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Three chilled pasta products sold by Asda and Morrisons have been recalled over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Food Standards Agency is warning customers not to eat the affected products and to return them for a full refund.

A product recall has been issued for three pasta products sold at Asda and Morrisons after concerns they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) alert, issued on Friday 7 August and updated at 7.50am on Saturday 8 August, covers two Asda pasta salads and a Morrisons chicken and bacon pasta product. Manufacturer Greencore is recalling all three.

The warning applies in England, Scotland and Wales, meaning shoppers in London who have recently bought the affected chilled products should check their fridges.

The recalled products are:

• Asda Cheese & Tomato Pasta Salad – 300g, product code 5063089221990, use-by date 10 August 2026
• Asda Nacho Cheese Pasta Salad – 500g, product code 5063717198311, use-by date 9 August 2026
• Morrisons Chicken and Bacon Pasta –  300g, product code 5010251790587, use-by date 7 August 2026

No other Asda or Morrisons pasta products are named in the FSA notice.

Although the listed use-by date for the Morrisons product was Friday 7 August, anyone who still has an affected pack should not eat it. The FSA’s current advice is to return any of the three products to the nearest relevant store.

Customers will receive a full refund and do not need a receipt, according to the regulator. Asda customers seeking further information can contact customer relations on 0330 053 0111, while Morrisons customers can use its customer services number, 0345 611 6111.

Why Can Listeria Pose a Health Risk?

Listeria monocytogenes can cause an infection known as listeriosis. The FSA says symptoms can resemble flu and may include a high temperature, muscle aches or pain, chills, nausea or vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, infection can lead to serious complications including meningitis.

Certain groups are at greater risk. These include people aged over 65, pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborn babies and people with weakened immune systems.

NHS guidance says listeriosis is generally a rare infection and is not usually serious for most people, but it can cause severe illness among vulnerable groups. Pregnant women who develop listeriosis face an increased risk of complications including miscarriage or stillbirth, while serious cases in babies or people with weakened immune systems can lead to sepsis or meningitis.

The NHS advises people who are pregnant, have a weakened immune system or believe a baby may have listeriosis to seek urgent medical advice through a GP or NHS 111 if symptoms develop. Emergency help is recommended for signs associated with meningitis, such as a severe headache with a stiff neck, seizures, sudden confusion or difficulty waking.

Greencore is displaying recall notices at stores selling the affected products. The FSA distinguishes a product recall from a withdrawal: a withdrawal removes an item from sale, while a recall also asks customers who have already bought the item to return it.

For this recall, the advice remains straightforward: customers should check the product name, pack size, code and use-by date, not eat an affected pack, and return it to Asda or Morrisons for a refund.