Food alert: Listeria in Urkabe brand cooked ham distributed in Madrid

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) issues an alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked ham with an expiry date of 26/11/2026.

Generic image of a packaged cooked ham.
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Generic image of a packaged cooked ham.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has issued an alert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked ham from the Urkabe brand, distributed in the Community of Madrid and other autonomous regions.

The alert, communicated through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI) by the health authorities of the Basque Country, affects lot number 61027 of the product, with an expiry date of 26/11/2026.
Consumers who have this product in their homes are advised not to consume it. Initial distribution of the cooked ham has been to the autonomous communities of Castilla y León, Madrid, Navarra, and Basque Country, although it is possible it may have reached other regions.
In case of having consumed the product and experiencing symptoms compatible with listeriosis, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention. AESAN also emphasizes the importance of extreme hygiene measures to prevent cross-contamination and offers specific recommendations for pregnant women.
Based on information from the official source: AESAN — Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición (04/11/2026)