A meat product is being pulled from shelves after it was discovered to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria that can trigger sickness, diarrhoea, aches and even life-threatening complications including meningitis. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert on Sunday, April 5, 2026, announcing that The Curing Barn was recalling its British Bresaola.

British Bresaola is a premium, air-dried beef charcuterie. It typically uses grass-fed British beef topside or silverside, cured with herbs, spices and sometimes wine before being air-dried for between three and four months.

The specific product affected is The Curing Barn British Bresaola with a product code of WLRC J1Z2 0WD0 J85J. The pack size is 60g and impacted items carry a use-by date of June 10, 2026.

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The FSA said: "Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.

"However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

"Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems."

It continued: "The Curing Barn is recalling the above British Bresaola. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product and on their website.

"These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

"If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to where you bought it from for a full refund."

The FSA explained: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

"In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers."