Urgent recall issued for sandwiches from Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons over E.coli fears

Ffion Lewis
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An urgent recall has been issued for thousands of sandwiches and wraps from supermarkets after two suppliers, Greencore Group and Samworth Brothers Manton Wood, initiated a recall over concerns of potential E. coli contamination.

Greencore Group, which provides products to several major supermarkets, described the move as a "precautionary measure" and is advising customers not to consume the items but to return them instead. Samworth Brothers Manton Wood, supplier to Tesco and One Stop, has also opted for a precautionary recall.

E. coli, known for causing severe bloody diarrhoea, can be transmitted through contaminated food, close contact with an infected individual, or direct contact with animals or their environments.

The Food Standards Agency released a list of the recalled products on June 14, stating that although the bacteria had not been detected in the products, the recall was being carried out as a precaution.

Darren Whitby, head of incidents at the Food Standards Agency, commented: "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).", reports Wales Online.

The incident's recall includes the following item:.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Boots Spicy Bean and Cheese 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 and 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 barbecue 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.

- 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.

- One Stop Tuna Crunch Sub with use-by date up to and including June 16.

- One Stop Chicken Salad Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 17.

- One Stop Hoisin Duck Wrap with use-by date up to and including June 17.

- One Stop Chicken Bacon and Lettuce Sandwich with use-by date up to and including June 17.

- Tesco barbecue 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 has issued a recall on several products with a use-by date up to and including June 16, due to health concerns:.

- Tesco Tuna Crunch Sub.

- Tesco Spicy Bean Wrap.

- Tesco Chicken Bacon and Lettuce Sandwich.

- Tesco Fajita Chicken Wrap.

- Tesco Summer Edition Greek Style Chicken Gyros Wrap.

Wendi Shepherd, a health consultant for Public Health Wales, commented at the beginning of June regarding the shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in Wales: "STEC is a nasty infection and can make people seriously unwell it can be particularly difficult for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems."

She added, "Public Health Wales is working with our partners across the UK and within Wales to identify the source of this incident. We have given clinical management guidance to healthcare providers across the country."

She also advised, "I would advise anyone who has bloody diarrhoea or severe stomach cramps to seek medical attention. If you are affected you should take care to wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water and clean surfaces thoroughly to prevent transmission of the infection."

"You should also avoid seeing other people or preparing food for them if you experience diarrhoea and vomiting, especially people in hospital or care homes. Do not return to work, school, nursery, or similar settings until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped."

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