Sandwich maker Greencore, a major supplier to UK supermarkets, has recalled some products because of an E.coli risk, the Food Standards Agency has said.
It’s a precautionary step a week after the UK Health Security Agency said an outbreak had forced some people into hospital.
Products from Boots, Asda, Co-op, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Amazon are part of the recall, said the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Asda and Tesco stressed the recall was a precaution and said shoppers could return the products for a refund.
It’s understood other manufacturers will issue their own recalls in the coming hours.
The FSA said it had narrowed the source “to a small number of salad leaf products that have been used in sandwiches, wraps, subs and rolls”.
Symptoms include “severe and sometimes bloody diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever”, said Trish Mannes from the UKHSA.
More from UKHowever, some cases can cause serous complications that can lead to kidney failure.
People are being advised to follow NHS.uk guidance if they become unwell.
Advertisement“Washing your hands with soap and warm water and using disinfectants to clean surfaces will help stop any further spread of infection,” said Ms Mannes.
People who might be infected also shouldn’t prepare food for others and avoid work or school until 48 hours after symptoms stop.
The UKHSA said cases had nearly doubled in the last week, with a further 98 bringing the total to 211.
England has had 147, Scotland 35, Wales 27, with two in Northern Ireland.
Numbers are expected to rise as testing continues for more cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Based on 160 cases, 42% of people have needed hospital treatment, the UKHSA added.
Last week, the agency said cases were linked to a “nationally distributed food item” but didn’t give further details.
E.coli bacteria are normally harmless and live in the intestines of humans and animals. However some strains, like STEC, can make people very ill.
Full list of recalled products:
Aldi Chicken Fajita Triple WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
by Amazon BLT SandwichUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
by Amazon Chicken & Bacon Layered SaladUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
by Amazon Chicken Salad SandwichUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
by Amazon Ploughman’s SandwichUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
by Amazon Prawn Layered SaladUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Asda Smoky Beans and Cheddar Cheese WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Chicken Salad (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Chicken & Bacon Club (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Brie, Bacon and Chilli Chutney (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda BLT (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Asda Vegan No Chick’n Caesar WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Tuna Crunch Sub RollUse by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Southern Fried Chicken WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Southern Fried Chicken Triple WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Boots BBQ Chicken wrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots BLT (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Chicken & Bacon Caesar WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Chicken Salad (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Chicken Triple (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Delicious Ham & Cheese Ploughman’s (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Halloumi & Greek Style Salad wrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Ham & Egg Club (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Mixed Triple (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Southern Fried Chicken WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Spicy Bean & Cheese WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Vegan No Chicken Salad (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Vegan No Duck & Hoisin WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Veggie Triple (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Co-op Vegan Gro Onion Bhaji (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Co-op Mexican Style Bean & Cheese WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Co-op Ham, Cheese & Pickle (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Co-op Ham & Cheese WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Co-op Chicken & Bacon Caesar WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 17 June 2024
Co-op Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Morrisons Chicken Salad (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Morrisons Chicken Salad PFS (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Morrisons Gluten Free Chicken Salad (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Morrisons Gluten Free Sandwich PlatterUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Sainsbury’s Kitchen Deli Peri Peri Chicken WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Sainsbury’s Kitchen Deli BBQ Pulled Pork & Red Leicester WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Sainsbury’s Kitchen Deli Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Focaccia (Sandwich)Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Sainsbury’s Kitchen Deli Greek Style WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Sainsbury’s Kitchen Deli Jerk Halloumi WrapUse by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024