Sandwich fillers from Sainsbury's have been pulled from the shelves after food bug listeria was discovered

13 own brand sandwich fillers from Sainsbury's have been pulled from the shelves after food bug listeria was discovered.

The own brand Deli Fillers sold for £1.40 for 220g or £2.10 for 385g were withdrawn when Listeria monocytogenes was found in some products.

The products pulled include Cheese & Onion Deli Filler, Coronation Chicken Deli Filler, Egg Mayo Deli Filler, Tuna & Sweetcorn Deli Filler.

The supermarket said: "Routine testing has detected Listeria in a limited number of the above products.

"As a precautionary measure, we are asking all customers who have bought any of the above products not to consume or use them, but to return them to their nearest Sainsbury's store, where they will receive a full refund.

"If you have eaten this product and need further advice, please contact your health care professional.

"No other products or date codes are affected by this issue, and we apologise for the inconvenience this has caused."

All have a use by date of July 4, 2017, said the Mirror .

Listeria can cause flu-like symptoms, stomach cramps, sickness and diarrhoea, or even meningitis.

It can be serious for frail elderly people, young babies, pregnant mothers and their unborn child and those with weakened immune systems.

Those who have bought the sandwich fillers are urged to return them for a full refund.

The food bug can cause flu-like symptoms, stomach cramps, sickness and diarrhoea.

It can be serious for frail elderly people, young babies, pregnant mothers and their unborn child and those with weakened immune systems.

Those who have bought it are urged not to eat the sandwich fillers but return them to get a refund.