Full list of supermarket product recalls including Asda & Aldi as dozens of deadly E.coli cases found in Scotland

SANDWICHES and salads sold in supermarkets across the country have been recalled over fears they contain deadly E.coli bacteria.

A total of 35 cases associated with the Stec outbreak were detected in Scotland as of June 11.

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Shoppers have been warned not to eat a selection of wraps, sandwiches and salads after an outbreak of the nasty gastrointestinal illness landed dozens in hospital.

Products stocked in major supermarket chains such as Asda, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco have been recalled.

Several products from retail pharmacy chain Boots have also been recalled.

Officials from manufacturers such as Greencore Group, Samworth Brothers Manton Wood and THIS! said the move was a “precautionary measure”.

News of the E. coli outbreak emerged earlier this month, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warning that 113 people had fallen ill and 37 were hospitalised with a rare strain of the bacteria called Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O145 (STEC).

As of June 11, there have been a further 98 cases associated with this outbreak of STEC O145, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 211 in the UK.

A STEC infection can cause nasty and sometimes severe symptoms, including diarrhoea that can be bloody, tummy pain and fever.

In serious cases, the infection can damage organs, such as the kidneys.

Full list of recalled products

Aldi

• Chicken Fajita Triple Wrap – June 16

Amazon

• Chicken Salad Sandwich – June 16
• Ploughman’s Sandwich – June 16
• Chicken & Bacon Layered Salad – June 16
• Prawn Layered Salad – June 16
• BLT Sandwich – June 16

Asda

• Smoky Beans and Cheddar Cheese Wrap – June 15
• Chicken Salad (Sandwich) – June 15
• Chicken & Bacon Club (Sandwich) – June 15
• Brie, Bacon and Chilli Chutney (Sandwich) – June 15
• BLT (Sandwich) – June 16
• Vegan No Chick’n Caesar Wrap – June 15
• Tuna Crunch Sub Roll – June 15
• Southern Fried Chicken Wrap – June 15
• Southern Fried Chicken Triple Wrap – June 15

Boots

• BBQ Chicken Wrap – June 16
• BLT (Sandwich) – June 16
• Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s (Sandwich) – June 16
• Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap – June 16
• Chicken Salad (Sandwich) – June 16
• Chicken Triple (Sandwich) – June 16
• Delicious Ham & Cheese Ploughman’s (Sandwich) – June 16
• Halloumi & Greek Style Salad wrap – June 16
• Ham & Egg Club (Sandwich) – June 16
• Mixed Triple (Sandwich) – June 16
• Southern Fried Chicken Wrap – June 16
• Spicy Bean & Cheese Wrap – June 16
• Vegan No Chicken Salad (Sandwich) – June 16
• Vegan No Duck & Hoisin Wrap – June 16
• Veggie Triple (Sandwich) – June 16

Co-op

• Vegan Gro Onion Bhaji (Sandwich) – June 16
• Mexican Style Bean & Cheese Wrap – June 16
• Ham, Cheese & Pickle (Sandwich) – June 16
• Ham & Cheese Wrap – June 16
• Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap – June 17
• Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato (Sandwich) – June 16

Morrisons 

• Chicken Salad (Sandwich) – June 16
• Chicken Salad PFS (Sandwich) – June 16
• Gluten-Free Chicken Salad (Sandwich) – June 16
• Gluten-Free Sandwich Platter – June 16

One Stop

• Tuna Crunch Sub – June 16
• Chicken Salad Sandwich – June 17
• Hoisin Duck Wrap – June 17
• Chicken, Bacon and Lettuce Sandwich – June 17

Sainsbury’s 

• Peri Peri Chicken Wrap – June 16
• BBQ Pulled Pork & Red Leicester (Sandwich) – June 16
• Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Focaccia (Sandwich) – June 16
•  Greek Style Wrap – June 16
• Jerk Halloumi Wrap – June 16

Tesco

• Chicken Salad Sandwich – June 16
• Chicken Salad Sub – June 16
• BBQ Chicken Wrap – June 16
• Hoi Sin Duck Wrap – June 16
• The Chicken Club Sandwich – June 16
• Tuna Crunch Sub – June 16
• Spicy Bean Wrap – June 16
• Chicken Bacon & Lettuce Sandwich – June 16
• Fajita Chicken Wrap – June 16
• Summer Edition Greek Style Chicken Gyros Wrap – June 16

WH Smith

• THIS! Ins’t Chicken & Bacon Wrap – June 18

The FSA said it had narrowed the source of the outbreak “to a small number of salad leaf products that have been used in sandwiches, wraps, subs and rolls”.

Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, University of East Anglia (UEA), said that if the current STEC outbreak is caused by sandwiches and wraps, the most likely source is contaminated ingredients like “leafy salads or sprouted seeds”.

“But salads are only one possible cause of STEC outbreaks,” he added.

Other likely harbingers of E.coli include “undercooked beef, unpasteurised milk and dairy products”, Prof Hunter said.

Food isn’t the only way people might get an E.coli infection.

The bacteria can be passed on through contact with farm animals or their manure, untreated drinking water, swimming in contaminated surface waters, international travel and contact with ill people, the disease expert added.

What are the symptoms of STEC?

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli can cause gastrointestinal illness that can become severe.

The most common type of STEC in the UK is O157, according to a 2017 report by Public Health England.

Some people who are exposed to STEC do not become ill. Others develop stomach cramps and bloody diarrhoea.

Symptoms can also include vomiting, fever, and chills.

In severe cases, the infection can damage organs, such as the kidneys.

Symptoms can appear anywhere from one to ten days after exposure but usually appear around three to four days after exposure.

Most of those affected by the bug will get better without treatment within a week. Sufferers are advised to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

Are you at risk of getting it?

People can become infected by:

• Eating contaminated food
• Contact with infected animals either directly or through inadvertent contact with animal faeces, for example at farms, petting farms and campsites
• Contact with other people who have the illness (through inadequate hand hygiene after using the toilet, before food handling – particularly in households, nurseries, infant schools, or both
• Drinking water from inadequately treated water supplies
• Swimming or playing in contaminated water such as ponds or streams

STEC are very infectious because very few bacteria are needed to cause illness.

This means that disease can spread easily within families and in other settings such as day nurseries, primary schools, nursing homes and hospitals where there are young children and others who might have difficulty keeping clean.

How can you protect yourself from STEC?

An STEC infection can be prevented by taking the following precautions:

• Cook all minced meat products (burgers, meatloaf, meatballs) thoroughly, until the colour is the same all the way through, and no blood runs from them
• Ensure refrigerators are working correctly – bacteria grow more quickly at temperatures over 4^oC
• Only leave cooked foods, meat and dairy products out at room temperature for a short time
• Store uncooked meats below-cooked meats and salad vegetables to avoid dripping juices onto ready-to-eat food
• Store uncooked and cooked meats on different plates, and avoid all contact between raw and cooked meats
• Thoroughly wash all salad vegetables and do not prepare them with utensils that have also been used for raw meat
• Children and the elderly who are particularly susceptible to the severe effects of STEC should avoid eating or drinking unpasteurised dairy products
• People who have been ill should not prepare food for others for at least 48 hours after they have recovered
• Boil any drinking water if you are unsure of its source
• Do not swim in water that you think may be contaminated by cattle and sheep in nearby fields
• Wash your hands thoroughly after using the toilet (or helping others including changing nappies), handling raw meat, before meals and after contact with animals

Source: PHE