Major supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over chicken sold in its stores due to ‘microbiological risk’

A MAJOR supermarket has issued a "do not eat" warning over chicken sold in its stores - due to a "microbiological risk".

Marks & Spencer said shoppers who bought any of the four poultry products should return them to stores.

They are: 4 Roast Chicken Fillets 480g; 'Just add' British Roast Chicken Slices 120g; Roast Turkey Slices 120g; Roast Chicken Slices 130g.

M&S shared the barcodes and use-by dates of the batches affected, which are listed in the box below.

The use-by dates have already passed, but some customers may have frozen the chicken.

An M&S spokesperson said: "Customer safety is of paramount importance to Marks & Spencer.

"We take all issues regarding the production of our foods extremely seriously.

"M&S is taking the precautionary action of highlighting four fresh cooked poultry products which should be returned to store due to a low microbiological risk."

The spokesperson added: "The products are past their use by date, but may be in customers' freezers.

"Only the date codes shown below are potentially impacted. No products currently on sale are affected.

"Any customers in possession of these products in their freezer, please do not consume.

"Return it to your nearest store where a full refund will be given. We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused."

For more information, Marks & Spencer shoppers should ring 0333 014 8555.

M&S has been contacted for comment.