Cadbury desserts sold at Lidl recalled over possible presence of Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can cause mild flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

The FSAI said the implicated batches were sold in some Lidl supermarkets and recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. sundayworld.com has contacted Lidl for comment.

The affected products are as follows:

• Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Dessert, 75g, use by date – 17 May 2023
• Cadbury Flake Chocolate Dessert, 75g, use by date – 17 May 2023
• Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert, 75g, 18 May 2023

The FSAI said retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

“Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea,” the FSAI said in a statement.

“In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.

“The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between three and 70 days.”