Urgent food recall issued as salmonella found in treat | UK | News
A treat containing traces of salmonella is being urgently recalled. Recall, London Wholesalers Ltd. It is made by and affects 300 gram packages with batch code 140408 and an expiration date of September 9, 2027.
People who purchased the product affected by the recall were urged not to eat the product. Point of sale announcements will be displayed in stores where the product is sold. Customers can return the nougat to the store, with or without a receipt, to receive a full refund.
Symptoms of salmonella, which causes food poisoning, usually include fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Nausea and vomiting may also develop. Symptoms normally appear within 12 to 72 hours after infection.
The UK Health Safety Agency says the illness usually lasts four to seven days and recommends that people experiencing severe or prolonged symptoms contact a doctor.
Nougat is a popular treat in many countries, especially at Christmas time.
This food recall comes after some mince pies were removed from shelves due to fears of a “health risk”.
The Food Standards Association (FSA) said on Tuesday evening (December 23) that it was recalling The Bakewell Bakery’s Shallow Brandy Mince Pies “because they contain milk not specified on the label”.
The FSA continued: “This means that the product poses a health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk ingredients.”
Affected batches are six-piece packs with an expiration date of February 2, 3, or 4, 2026. The FSA is advising anyone who has purchased the affected products and has an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk ingredients to “do not consume them”. Shoppers must instead return it to the store where they purchased it for a full refund, and no receipt is required.
