Warning over petrol station sandwiches containing diarrhoea micro organism
Sandwiches have been pulled off the shelves by the Food Standards Agency over food poisoning fears.
The products, usually sold at petrol stations, have been found to contain a bacteria called listeria monocytogenes which is particularly dangerous for at-risk people including the elderly.
It can cause serious flu-like symptoms including high temperature, vomiting and diarrhoea, and in rare cases can even cause meningitis if the infection is severe.
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The safety warning has been issued for chilled and ready-to-eat products like baguettes, french sticks, sandwiches, rolls and wraps manufactured by Bread Spread, Orbital Foods and Perfect Bite including fillings of tuna sweetcorn, chicken tikka and egg mayo.
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According to the FSA products with a use-by date up to and including 18 May 2024 are affected.
Shops and supermarkets have been told to take immediate action and buyers are warned not to eat the items.
The alert issued on Tuesday reads: “Environmental Health and Trading Standards Services have been alerted to remove chilled and ready-to-eat products that include baguettes, french sticks, sandwiches, rolls and wraps manufactured and supplied by Bread Spread Ltd, 22 Balfour Business Centre, Balfour Road, Southall, England, UB2 5BD, under the brand name, Bread Spread, Orbital Foods and Perfect Bite because they have not been manufactured in accordance with food law requirements.
“Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products. These products are also subject to a number of hygiene and traceability contraventions which makes them unsafe to eat.
“All food businesses such as catering establishments and corner shops, across the UK supplied by Bread Spread Ltd should withdraw from sale any chilled and ready-to-eat foods and recall from consumers any of these products sold at retail because they are unsafe to eat. Products should be disposed of safely.”
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