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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Do not eat': Popular snacks recalled in the UK due to salmonella contamination
Popular Wall's snack products have been recalled due to salmonella contamination, as shoppers were warned not to eat any they have already purchased. The Wall's classic Scotch Egg and the two pack of the classic scotch egg have been recalled as a result of salmonella being found in the products. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency said: 'The Compleat Food Group is recalling the above products. 'Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 1 July: @The Compleat Food Group recalls Wall's The Classic Scotch Egg and Wall's 2 Classic Scotch Eggs because of contamination with Salmonella #FoodAlert — Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) July 1, 2025 'These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. 'If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. 'Instead, return them to your nearest store for a full refund. For more information email CUSTOMERCARE@ The affected scotch eggs have a use by date of July 2. A spokesman for The Compleat Food Group added: 'We are voluntarily recalling these Wall's products with a use by date of July 2 only due to a potential risk of salmonella. 'This is an isolated incident and no other Wall's products are affected.' Asda, Matalan and Amazon recalls as shoppers told 'stop using them immediately' FSA issues 'do not eat' warning over chocolate that may be a 'food safety risk' 'Do not eat' warning issued as 'unsafe to eat' sweets recalled If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Some Jolly Rancher sweets unsafe to eat, FSA says
In a food alert published on Wednesday evening, the FSA said: "MOAH can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time. "MOAH is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health." MOAH and MOSH are used in confectionery to prevent stickiness and create a glossy appearance. According to the agency, The Hershey Company has been working with the UK government body to remove the affected Jolly Rancher products from the UK market since 2024, but some businesses in Britain have continued to import the products. The affected products are: Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Jolly Rancher 'Misfits' Gummies, Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Jolly Ranchers Berry Gummies. The food agency is advising people who have any of the listed products to not eat them and dispose of them at home. If consumers have any concerns, they are being asked to notify the Trading Standards department or environmental health department in the local authority they made the purchase from. The agency said it was asking enforcement authorities to make "immediate contact" with businesses which had been supplied with or received any of the products, and take action to ensure they were withdrawn from the market.
The Independent
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The products have use-by dates of June 19 and June 20. The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service did not request a recall because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, they may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The meat was produced in Australia or Uruguay and processed in the U.S. It was sent to distributors in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and then to Whole Foods stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when company officials notified FSIS that they had shipped beef products that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness. To date, no illnesses linked to the product have been reported, officials said. Consumers who have the product should throw it away or return it to the store. E. coli bacteria can cause infections with symptoms that include dehydration, diarrhea and cramps. Most people recover within a week, but some people can become severely ill and develop a dangerous kidney condition. Children under age 5 and older adults are most at risk. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
