Two supermarket chains have announced a recall of frozen vegetable products amid a poisoning scare.

Supermarkets in the UK have recalled bags of frozen vegetables over fears they could contain a deadly bacteria called contain listeria monocytogenes, which can cause listeriosis.

Lidl has said on its website that it is recalling its frozen sweetcorn and mixed-veg products, which are produced by Greenyard N.V.

The company said it can’t be excluded that the frozen products are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

“Listeria monocytogenes can be a cause of severe stomach / gastro-intestinal diseases (listeriosis) and symptoms similar to a flu infection. Certain types of individuals (pregnant women, little children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals) may experience very serious disease progression. Because of this health risk, customers should absolutely consider this recall and not consume the affected products.”

The affected products of the Belgian company GREENYARD N.V. were sold by Lidl Malta.

“For reasons of preventive consumer protection, Lidl Malta reacted immediately and withdraw the affected products from the stores. The products can be returned to all Lidl stores. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presentation of the receipt. Only the above-mentioned frozen products of the Belgian company GREENYARD N.V. are affected of the recall. “

Other frozen food products sold by Lidl Malta, especially frozen products of the brand Freshona from other manufacturers, are not affected by the recall, the supermarket chain said.

Iceland Supermarkets Malta also informed customers that the frozen mixed vegetable bag product with Best Before date BETWEEN January 2020 and June 2020 both inclusive is not to be consumed. Customers are kindly requested to return the product to the store where the purchase was made as soon as possible and get full refund.

It warned customers to take the matter seriously.

No other Iceland produces are affected, the company said.