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Contains broadcast transcripts and relating to the presence of the bacteria listeria monocytogenes in pre-cooked meals, raw and pre-cooked chicken and unpasteurised soft cheeses. Listeria can cause miscarriages, still births and meningitis. Also contains a statement released by Sainsbury's in response to the media debate about listeria.

Includes faxed broadcast transcripts about the discovery of mercury in butter sold in tubs by Sainsbury's, and press cuttings in 'Daily press cut - product' on eggs contaminated with salmonella enterditidis.