In response to an E coli outbreak that has resulted in 67 hospitalizations and over 200 serious illnesses, a third sandwich and wrap manufacturer has issued a product recall.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on Sunday that This company has voluntarily recalled its This Isn’t Chicken and Bacon wrap due to potential E coli contamination.
Although no E coli was found in the product, the FSA stated that the company only supplies these vegan wraps to WH Smith.
Greencore, a supplier to major UK supermarkets, previously recalled 45 wraps, sandwiches, and salads, while Samworth Brothers, supplier to Tesco and One Stop, recalled 15 sandwich and wrap varieties.
Customers who purchased the affected This wraps with a best before date of 18 June are advised to return them to WH Smith for a full refund.
Investigations into the E coli outbreak source are ongoing, according to an FSA spokesperson, with the outbreak linked to a specific salad leaf identified by the UK Health Security Agency.
The UKHSA anticipates a rise in illness cases related to the outbreak as genome sequencing is used to determine the connection between E coli instances.
Retailers are cooperating with the FSA to swiftly remove affected products from shelves and minimize customer risk, as stated by Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium.
2024-06-16 16:48:19
Article from www.theguardian.com