The disease-causing bacteria can survive and even grow under refrigeration and can cause Listeriosis which can last up to several weeks depending on the severity.

Symptoms include fever, vomiting and headaches, with some cases even resulting in convulsions.

In rare cases, the infection can lead to meningitis.

Food Recalls Explained

The bacteria has been found in a batch of Gilbert’s turkey breast pastrami, prompting a recall to be issued and causing the Food Standards Agency to issue a “do not eat” warning to customers.

The affected product has a best before date of April 9, and a product code of CK016 and CK027.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.   

An FSA spokesman said: “Gilbert’s is recalling the above Turkey Breast Pastrami. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product and on their website.

“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to where you bought it from for a full refund.”

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued.

This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.

Susanna usually presents the breakfast time show alongside the likes of Ed Balls and Richard Madeley at the beginning of the week.

However, today she has been replaced by Kate Garraway, who is fronting Monday’s GMB alongside Paul Brand.

It comes as last week, Susanna revealed she will be “taking a break” from the ITV programme until April 13, as she thanked the “incredible” fans.

Good Morning Britain presenters over the years

Why isn’t Susanna Reid on GMB today?

On Friday (March 27), the 55-year-old shared a picture on Instagram posing in a blue and white dress, before her last GMB appearance for the next two weeks.

She captioned the post: “LOVE IT! I am just hopping off for my Easter break – back @gmb on Monday 13th April.

“THANK YOU to all our incredible viewers and guests after another HUGE programme yesterday – with increases in viewers and share of viewing year on year.

“We love what we do and we love that even more of you love it too!”

One viewer replied in the comments: “Have a great holiday.”

Another wrote: “Have a lovely Easter break!”

Along with guests such as Kwasi Kwarteng, Kate and Paul are discussing today’s news headlines until 10am, such as the “deadly risks” of corridor care and hospital overcrowding in England, as well as fuel shortage concerns.

Another major story making headlines on GMB this morning is about a guest at a Travelodge who was sexually assaulted by a man, who had been given a key card to her room by the hotel’s reception.

Plus, Kate told viewers she has found frog spawn in her garden pond and was looking for advice on how to care for them, including joking about “bottle feeding them if I could”.

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Some were left confused about the topic being featured on GMB, as someone put on X: “Frogs? Is this a news programme or not?  #GMB.”

This person said: “Had a mental image of Kate bottle feeding tadpoles since 6:15 Hows your Monday going ?”

Are you watching Good Morning Britain on ITV1 today? Let us know your thoughts on the show in the comments below.

Didcot Town FC sent out a reminder yesterday (Saturday March 28), that its event today (Sunday, March 29) has been cancelled.

The show was billed as an afternoon with “three Leeds United Legends… Gordon Strachan and Mel Sterland and Jon Newsome”.

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Mr Strachan is perhaps the best known of the three having also managed Southampton, Celtic, Middlesbrough and Scotland.

To be held at the football club, its description said: “A night you don’t want to miss.

“Filled with historic stories from the lads at their time at the club, funny inside memories and much more.”

Didcot Town Football Club (Image: Didcot Town Football Club)

However, the event was cancelled and Didcot Town said that despite its request for tickets to be taken off sale by TD Promotions, they were still showing as on sale yesterday.

Today, the event is listed on TD Promotions’ website as being ‘sold out’ and does not mention that it has been cancelled.

A statement from Didcot Town Football Club said: “The Gordon Strachan, Mel Sterland and Jon Newsome event at Didcot Town this Sunday has been cancelled.

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“Despite our request for tickets to be taken off sale by TD Promotions, they are still showing as on sale.

“TD Promotions have said they will be in contact with everyone that bought a ticket next week to sort out refunds.

“Any issues contact didcotmedia@gmail.com and I will give you their details.”

Jermaine Beckford and Luciano Becchio at Didcot Town FC (Image: Didcot Town FC)

Didcot Town welcomed former Leeds United strikers Jermaine Beckford and Luciano Becchio in September 2025 for an event through TD Promotions.

Didcot’s event featured an auction and raffle, with comedian Jed Stone as the compere and saw a turnout of around 200 people.

This followed on from other high profile events at the club over the past two years which includes the late boxing legend Ricky Hatton and former England footballer Paul Gascoigne.