A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people in the U.S. The products were made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC and were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington.

SPAR discovered Listeria monocytogenes in three of its chicken products, prompting an urgent food recall from the supermarket and an alert from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

To alert customers, Spar is displaying point of sale notices in stores that sell the impacted products which explain why the recall was announced. “Spar Enjoy Local Fillets have tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes,” the retailer said.

U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people.

Listeria monocytogenes can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and those with weak immune systems.