The sandwich and salad maker Greencore Group, which supplies stores such as Asda and Sainsbury’s has recalled a number of products, ITV News’ Ian Woods reports
Sandwiches, wraps and salads sold at a number of major UK supermarkets are being recalled because of a potential link to an E. coli outbreak that has left people in hospital.
Officials from manufacturers Greencore Group, Samworth Brothers Manton Wood and THIS! said the move was a “precautionary measure”.
E. coli is usually harmless bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals, however people infected with strains like Stec can become very ill.
As of June 11, the number of cases associated with the Stec outbreak was 211, an increase of 98 since a previous update from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on June 6. Based on information from 160 cases to date, 42% were admitted to hospital.
Earlier this month, the agency 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 4 were part of a single outbreak. Some 147 cases were confirmed in England, with 27 in Wales, 35 in Scotland and two in Northern Ireland who believe they fell ill in England.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said Greencore Group was recalling products from retailers including Boots, Asda, Co-op, Aldi and Amazon because of “possible contamination with E.coli”.
Darren Whitby, Head of Incidents at the FSA described the move as a “precautionary measure” taken “in response to findings from investigations by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)”.
“Infections caused by STEC bacteria can cause severe bloody diarrhoea and, in some cases, more serious complications. We therefore advise any consumers who have any of these products not to eat them,” he added.
He said the FSA “won’t hesitate to take action” if food is not safe.
Full list of recalled products:
Aldi products
- Aldi Chicken Fajita Triple Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
Amazon products
- Amazon BLT Sandwich Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Amazon Chicken Salad Sandwich Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Amazon Prawn Layered Salad Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Amazon Ploughman’s Sandwich Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Amazon Chicken & Bacon Layered Salad Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
Asda products
- Asda Smoky Beans and Cheddar Cheese Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 15, 2024
- Asda Chicken Salad (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 15, 2024
- Asda Chicken & Bacon Club (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 15, 2024
- Asda Brie, Bacon and Chilli Chutney (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 15, 2024
- Asda BLT (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Asda Vegan No Chick’n Caesar Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 15, 2024
- Asda Tuna Crunch Sub Roll Use by: All dates up to and including June 15, 2024
- Asda Southern Fried Chicken Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 15, 2024
- Asda Southern Fried Chicken Triple Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 15, 2024
Boots products
- Boots BBQ Chicken wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots BLT (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Chicken Salad (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Chicken Triple (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Delicious Ham & Cheese Ploughman’s (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Halloumi & Greek Style Salad wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Ham & Egg Club (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Mixed Triple (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Southern Fried Chicken Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Spicy Bean & Cheese Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Vegan No Chicken Salad (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Vegan No Duck & Hoisin Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Boots Veggie Triple (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
Co-op products
- Co-op Vegan Gro Onion Bhaji (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Co-op Mexican Style Bean & Cheese Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Co-op Ham, Cheese & Pickle (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Co-op Ham & Cheese Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Co-op Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 17, 2024
- Co-op Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
Morrisons products
- Morrisons Chicken Salad (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Morrisons Chicken Salad PFS (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Morrisons Gluten Free Chicken Salad (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Morrisons Gluten Free Sandwich PlatterUse by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
Sainsbury’s products
- Sainsbury’s Peri Peri Chicken WrapUse by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Sainsbury’s BBQ Pulled Pork & Red Leicester (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Sainsbury’s Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Focaccia (Sandwich) Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Sainsbury’s Greek Style Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Sainsbury’s Jerk Halloumi Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
Tesco products
- Tesco Chicken Salad Sandwich Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco Chicken Salad Sub Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco BBQ Chicken Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco Hoi Sin Duck Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco The Chicken Club Sandwich Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco Tuna Crunch Sub Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco Spicy Bean Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco Chicken, Bacon and Lettuce Sandwich Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco Fajita Chicken Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- Tesco Summer Edition Greek Style Chicken Gyros Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
OneStop products
- OneStop Tuna Crunch Sub Use by: All dates up to and including June 16, 2024
- OneStop Chicken Salad Sandwich Use by: All dates up to and including June 17, 2024
- OneStop Hoisin Duck Wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 17, 2024
- OneStop Chicken, Bacon and Lettuce Sandwich Use by: All dates up to and including June 17, 2024
WH Smith products
- THIS! Vegan Chicken and Bacon wrap Use by: All dates up to and including June 18, 2024
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