All 60 food items recalled by Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Co-op, Sainsburys, Boots and Aldi in HUGE E.Coli alert

Imogen Clyde-Smith

14 June 2024 at 3:49 pm·8-min read

The Food Standards Agency has released a statement amid a major supermarket recall due to a potential E. coli contamination scare with dozens of items recalled.

The food manufacturer Greencore Group is recalling sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in major UK supermarkets because of a potential link to an E.coli outbreak that has left a number of people across the UK in hospital. You can view the full list below.

The products being recalled include sandwiches, wraps and salads sold at Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons, Co-op and Boots. A further update saw Tesco and One Stop products also affected. It is understood that further product recall notices from other manufacturers will be issued shortly.

In a statement released this afternoon (Friday), Darren Whitby, head of incidents at the Food Standards Agency, said: “Sandwich manufacturers are taking a precautionary measure to recall various sandwiches wraps and salads in response to findings from investigations by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), who are working to identify the cause of an ongoing outbreak caused by shiga toxin-producing E.coli (Stec).”

E. coli are a diverse group of bacteria that are normally harmless and live in the intestines of humans and animals. However some strains, like Stec, can make people very ill. The FSA advises any consumers who have any of the products being recalled not to eat them.

Earlier this month, UKHSA confirmed at least 37 people had been admitted to hospital following the E. coli outbreak, which it believed to be linked to food. Whole genome sequencing of samples showed the majority of the 113 cases reported across the UK between May 25 and June 24 were part of a single outbreak.

At the time, the agency said it believed the outbreak, which mostly affected young adults, was linked to a nationally distributed food item or multiple food items.

Some 81 cases were confirmed in England, with 18 in Wales, 13 in Scotland and one person in Northern Ireland who believes they fell ill in England. People infected with Stec can suffer diarrhoea, and about 50% of cases have bloody diarrhoea.

Other symptoms include stomach cramps and fever. Symptoms can last up to two weeks in uncomplicated cases. Some patients, mainly children, may develop haemolytic uraemic syndrome which is a serious life-threatening condition resulting in kidney failure.

A small proportion of adults may develop a similar condition called thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP).

Mr Whitby added: “This is a complex investigation and we have worked swiftly with the relevant businesses and the local authorities concerned to narrow down the wide range of foods consumed to a small number of salad leaf products that have been used in sandwiches, wraps, subs and rolls. Following thorough food chain analysis, these products are being recalled as a precaution.

“The FSA is here to ensure that food is safe. If there are products on the market that are not, we won’t hesitate to take action to remove them.”

Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium, said: “Food safety is the highest priority for our members and those who sell or prepare food are well-versed in food safety measures.

“Following investigations by the FSA and UKHSA regulators, a number of manufacturers in the supply chain are taking precautionary measures and issuing a recall notice for a small number of products.

“Retailers affected are taking swift action to remove these products from sale and are working closely with the Food Standards Agency to take any further action needed to minimise risk to their customers.

An Asda spokesman said: “We have been made aware by Greencore, who supply Asda and other retailers with pre-packed sandwiches, that they are recalling a number of products as a precaution because of the possible presence of E.coli.

“The full list of products is available on the Asda product recalls webpage. If you have purchased any of these products, do not eat them, please bring them back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.”

Full list of Greencore Group products recalled:

– Aldi Chicken Fajita Triple Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Amazon BLT Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Asda Smoky Beans and Cheddar Cheese Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 15.

– Asda Chicken Salad (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 15.

– Asda Chicken and Bacon Club (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 15.

– Asda Brie, Bacon and Chilli Chutney (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 15.

– Asda BLT (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots BBQ Chicken wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots BLT (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Chicken Salad (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Amazon Chicken Salad Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Chicken Triple (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Delicious Ham and Cheese Ploughman’s (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Halloumi and Greek Style Salad wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Ham and Egg Club (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Mixed Triple (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Southern Fried Chicken Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Spicy Bean and Cheese Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Vegan No Chicken Salad (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Boots Vegan No Duck and Hoisin Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

Boots Veggie Triple (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Amazon Ploughman’s Sandwich with use- by date up to and including June 16.

– Co-op Vegan Gro Onion Bhaji (Sandwich) with use- by date up to and including June 16.

– Co-op Mexican Style Bean and Cheese Wrap with use- by date up to and including June 16.

– Co-op Ham, Cheese and Pickle (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Co-op Ham and Cheese Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Co-op Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 17.

– Co-op Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Morrisons Chicken Salad (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Morrisons Chicken Salad PFS (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Morrisons Gluten Free Chicken Salad (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Morrisons Gluten Free Sandwich Platter with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Amazon Chicken & Bacon Layered Salad with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Sainsbury’s Peri Peri Chicken Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Sainsbury’s BBQ Pulled Pork and Red Leicester (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Sainsbury’s Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Focaccia (Sandwich) with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Sainsbury’s Greek Style Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Sainsbury’s Jerk Halloumi Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Amazon Prawn Layered Salad with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Asda Vegan No Chicken Caesar Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 15.

– Asda Tuna Crunch Sub Roll with use-by date up to and including June 15.

– Asda Southern Fried Chicken Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 15.

– Asda Southern Fried Chicken Triple Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 15.

Full list of Samworth Brothers Manton Wood products recalled :

– Tesco Chicken Salad Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Tesco Chicken Salad Sub with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– The Gym Kitchen Peri Peri Chicken Chilled Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– OneStop Tuna Crunch Sub with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– OneStop Chicken Salad Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 17.

– OneStop Hoisin Duck Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 17.

– OneStop Chicken Bacon & Lettuce Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 17.

– Tesco BBQ Chicken Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Tesco Hoi Sin Duck Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Tesco The Chicken Club Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Tesco Tuna Crunch Sub with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Tesco Spicy Bean Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Tesco Chicken Bacon & Lettuce Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Tesco Fajita Chicken Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

– Tesco Summer Edition Greek Style Chicken Gyros Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 16.

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