Two sandwich makers supplying UK supermarkets have recalled 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, Tesco, 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.
Greencore and Samworth Brothers Manton Wood are the companies that supplied the products.
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.
However, 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.
“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, it 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 Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
by Amazon BLT Sandwich
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by Amazon Chicken & Bacon Layered Salad
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by Amazon Chicken Salad Sandwich
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by Amazon Ploughman’s Sandwich
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
by Amazon Prawn Layered Salad
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Asda Smoky Beans and Cheddar Cheese Wrap
Use 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 Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Tuna Crunch Sub Roll
Use by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Southern Fried Chicken Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Asda Southern Fried Chicken Triple Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 15 June 2024
Boots BBQ Chicken wrap
Use 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 Wrap
Use 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 wrap
Use 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)
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Boots Southern Fried Chicken Wrap
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Boots Spicy Bean & Cheese Wrap
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Boots Vegan No Chicken Salad (Sandwich)
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Boots Vegan No Duck & Hoisin Wrap
Use 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 Wrap
Use 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 Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Co-op Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap
Use 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 Platter
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
OneStop Tuna Crunch Sub
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
OneStop Chicken Salad Sandwich
Use by: All dates up to and including 17 June 2024
OneStop Hoisin Duck Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 17 June 2024
OneStop Chicken Bacon & Lettuce Sandwich
Use by: All dates up to and including 17 June 2024
Sainsbury’s Kitchen Deli Peri Peri Chicken Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Sainsbury’s Kitchen Deli BBQ Pulled Pork & Red Leicester Wrap
Use 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 Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Sainsbury’s Kitchen Deli Jerk Halloumi Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco Chicken Salad Sandwich
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco Chicken Salad Sub
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco BBQ Chicken Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco Hoi Sin Duck Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco The Chicken Club Sandwich
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco Tuna Crunch Sub
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco Spicy Bean Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco Chicken Bacon & Lettuce Sandwich
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco Fajita Chicken Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Tesco Summer Edition Greek Style Chicken Gyros Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
The Gym Kitchen Peri Peri Chicken Chilled Wrap
Use by: All dates up to and including 16 June 2024
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