Food Alert
Chiltern Artisan recalls Chilli Sticks because of contamination with E. Coli
England specific
Chiltern Artisan has taken the precautionary step of recalling Chiltern Artisan Chilli Sticks because E. Coli has been found in some of the products. The use-by date is also not displayed on the product packaging, making the product unsafe to eat.
Product details
| Pack size | All sizes |
|---|---|
| Use by | : All use by dates where a use-by date is displayed |
Risk statement
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some of the product listed above and the use-by date is also not displayed on the product packaging making it unsafe to eat
Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Action taken by the company
Chiltern Artisan is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
Our advice to consumers
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. Ensure the products is thoroughly wrapped and does not come into contact with any other foods. Wash your hands, equipment, utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with the product thoroughly.
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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 action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-52-2023