Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ordered an emergency recall of two chicken products marketed in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland after salmonella was found during routine testing. Customers are being cautioned not to eat the affected products and to return them to the stores for a full refund.
A recall has been issued for two chicken kyivs and crispy southern fried chicken burgers; the products’ designated use-by dates are January 26, 2025, to February 1, 2025. The UK-based supermarket chain has apologized for the inconvenience and reassured customers that food safety remains its first priority.
M&S : Salmonella Detection Prompts Swift Action
After salmonella, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning, was found in several goods, Marks & Spencer decided to recall them. Usually manifesting 12 to 72 hours after ingestion, symptoms include :
Symptoms of salmonella infection include:
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramping
- Fever
- Diarrhea
Even while the majority of cases go away in a week, more serious infections can happen, especially in older people, small children, and people with compromised immune systems.
Customers have been encouraged by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to return the impacted products to the closest M&S store and refrain from eating them. The impacted products as outlined by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are:
- Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burgers (282g):
- Use-by dates: 26 January, 30 January, 31 January, and 1 February 2025.
- 2 Chicken Kyivs (320g):
- Use-by date: 26 January 2025.
To notify customers about the recall and offer instructions on what to do next, point-of-sale notices have been put up at the impacted stores.
An M&S spokesperson reiterated the company’s commitment to customer safety: “We take all issues regarding the production of our foods extremely seriously. We apologize to customers for any inconvenience caused.”
Heightened Vigilance in Food Safety
This recall emphasizes how crucial it is to follow food safety procedures and conduct regular product testing. Raw or undercooked poultry, eggs, and other foods can get contaminated with salmonella. The FSA has praised M&S for taking prompt action to reduce public health risks and is still keeping an eye on the situation.
For further information, customers who bought the recalled products are urged to get in touch with M&S customer support. Customers have been reassured by the chain that the problem does not affect any other products.
In order to safeguard the public’s health, the incident serves as a warning to customers to frequently review product notifications and to shops to uphold strict quality controls. M&S has reaffirmed its commitment to food safety standards and attempted to minimize any potential effect by acting swiftly.
