UK supermarkets and high street stores have issued product recalls for a number of items over safety concerns that they may not be fit for consumption.
The Food Standards Agency has been warning consumers about several popular food products in recent weeks, advising shoppers to avoid eating them. Instead, customers are advised to return the products to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Some products are being pulled from shelves due to undisclosed ingredients, while others may contain small pieces of metal or 'foreign bodies'. Here's a detailed list of items that should be returned to retailers.
Meat
The Isle of Wight Meat Company is recalling a range of its Biltong products as they were produced without the necessary approval, making them unsafe to eat.
The FSA issued a stern warning: "If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, please take a photograph of the packets, destroy them and email orders@chevertonfarm.co.uk with the photograph for a full refund. For more information contact The Isle of Wight Meat Company on 01983 741234 or orders@chevertononfarm.co.uk."
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Original
- Best before: All date codes up to and including May 2025.
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Sweet Chilli
- Pack size: All packs.
- Batch code: All batches.
- Best before: All date codes up to and including May 2025.
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Garlic
- Pack size: All packs.
- Batch code: All batches.
- Best before: All date codes up to and including May 2025.
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Black Pepper
- Pack size: All packs.
- Batch code: All batches.
- Best before: All date codes up to and including May 2025.
Bread rolls
In another alert, Johnston Mooney and O'Brien is recalling a variety of baked goods due to the potential presence of small metal fragments, making products sold in Tesco, Asda, Lidl, and Sainsbury's unfit for consumption.
Brennans Bread has alerted consumers to a "very small risk" that some loaves may contain "small pieces of metal". The company has recommended that customers refrain from eating the affected products, clarifying that "no other products are affected".
The affected products are listed as follows:
- Brennans Bun-Days Plain Burger Buns - Pack size: 6 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Brennans Mega Bun-Days Burger Buns with Sesame Seed - Pack size: 6 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Brennans Bun-Days Hot Dog Rolls - Pack size: 6 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Brennans Floury Baps - Pack size: 4 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Brennans Gourmet Brioche Burger Buns - Pack size: 4 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Connell Bakery Large Burger Buns - Pack size: 6 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Connell Bakery Plain Burger Buns - Pack size: 6 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Connell Bakery Sesame Burger Buns - Pack size: 6 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Connell Bakery Gourmet Burger Buns - Pack size: 4 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
- Connell Bakery Hot Dog Rolls - Pack size: 6 pack, Best before: July 21, 2024.
The bakery expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and reiterated its dedication to maintaining high standards of product quality and safety, stating: "Brennans apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety,."
Lidl has also released a statement regarding the issue: "If you have purchased these products do not consume them. Instead, please return the product to a Lidl store for a full refund, with or without a receipt."
The retailer extended its apologies to those affected, saying: "Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Syrup
In a separate incident, Leo's Import Export and Trading Ltd is recalling Buram Honey with Nuts in Syrup due to the presence of potential foreign bodies. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning about the product as it contains apricot kernels which can release hydrogen cyanide when eaten, posing a danger to consumers.
Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup
- Pack size: 420g.
- Best before: All date codes.
Harvey Nichols Lustrous Hazelnuts
- Pack size: 175g.
- Batch code: 231012, 231017, 230926 and 240228.
- Best before: September 30, 2024 and October 30, 2024.
The recall notice for this product has been expanded to include all best before dates because of the risk associated with hydrogen cyanide being released from the apricot kernels. The FSA has advised: "If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund or to Leo's Import Export and Trading Ltd for a full refund."
An urgent product recall has been issued for Harvey Nichols Lustrous Hazelnuts in Dark Chocolate due to the presence of undeclared milk constituents, which could pose a health risk for those with allergies or intolerance. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) advised: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. For more information please email customerservices@harveynichols.com or telephone 020 7201 8088."
