The Curing Barn British Bresaola Recalled Over Listeria Contamination

The Curing Barn Recalls British Bresaola After Listeria Discovery

If you've recently picked up a pack of bresaola from The Curing Barn, step away from the charcuterie board. The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall after Listeria monocytogenes was found in the company's British Bresaola. Listeria is one of the more dangerous foodborne bacteria out there, it can survive at fridge temperatures and cause serious illness, particularly in people who are pregnant, over 65, or have a weakened immune system. This isn't one to shrug off.

What's Affected

The recall covers a single product:

• Product: The Curing Barn British Bresaola
• Pack size: 60g
• Product code: WLRC J1Z2 0WD0 J85J
• Use by: 10 June 2026

If you've got a pack matching those details, it needs to go. Bresaola is a cured, air-dried beef product that's eaten without any further cooking, which means there's no heat step to kill off any bacteria present. That's exactly why Listeria in ready-to-eat meats like this is taken so seriously.

What You Should Do

The advice is straightforward:

• Do not eat it. If you've already opened the pack and used some, stop now.
• Return it to where you bought it for a full refund.
• If you've eaten some and develop symptoms, fever, muscle aches, chills, nausea, or diarrhoea, contact your GP and mention this recall. Symptoms can take up to several weeks to appear, so don't assume you're in the clear just because you feel fine today.
• Give your fridge a thorough clean if this product has been stored alongside other foods, particularly anything that's eaten without cooking.

Pregnant women should be especially alert. Listeria infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness in newborns. If you're pregnant and think you may have eaten this product, speak to your midwife or GP even if you don't feel unwell.

Worth Knowing

Listeria is particularly sneaky because it thrives in the conditions we rely on to keep food safe, cold temperatures and vacuum-sealed packaging. That's why ready-to-eat charcuterie, deli meats, and soft cheeses crop up in Listeria recalls more often than other foods. It doesn't make these products inherently dangerous, but it does mean recalls like this one need to be taken seriously. If you bought a pack, check the fridge before your next sandwich.