The UK Health Security Agency is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to desserts supplied to NHS hospitals and care homes, with three associated deaths and two non-fatal cases documented from May to December. Among the affected were five patients aged between 68 to 89, all with underlying health conditions. The investigation revealed listeria in chocolate and vanilla mousse and strawberry and vanilla mousse from Cool Delight Desserts. Despite the bacteria levels being below legal thresholds, desserts were withdrawn as a precaution. The outbreak was discovered during routine surveillance in February 2025, prompting immediate action.
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating three deaths linked to a listeria outbreak associated with desserts supplied to NHS hospitals and care homes.
Dr. Gauri Godbole highlighted that most individuals with listeriosis experience no symptoms or mild diarrhea, but vulnerable groups face severe risks.
The desserts have been removed from supply chains as a precaution while the investigation unfolds, following routine surveillance that uncovered the outbreak.
Despite the detected listeria being below legal thresholds for healthy individuals, vulnerable patients faced significant health risks resulting in severe illness.
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