Product recallFSA
Patak’s Aubergine Pickle recalled over possible glass pieces
AB World Foods is recalling Patak’s Aubergine Pickle because it may contain pieces of glass. The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat. The affected product has only been sold in Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Patak’s Aubergine Pickle 312g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 3172
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- June 2026
What to do now
Small pieces of glass may be in Patak’s Aubergine Pickle. They can be hard to see and cause injury to the mouth or throat.
- Do not eat it, and do not decant it to look for pieces.
- Keep the pack sealed, out of reach of children, until you return or dispose of it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it, where you should get your money back, or bin it.
- Check the freezer and cupboards for other packs with the same details, including anything you have decanted or portioned.
Why it matters. A foreign body such as glass can cut the mouth, throat or gut. Because fragments are often small and clear, inspecting the food is not a reliable test.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth, throat or chest
- difficulty swallowing
Get help urgently
- bleeding from the mouth, vomiting blood, or dark, tar-like poo — go to A&E or call 999
- severe stomach pain after eating the product
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-07-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
AB World Foods is recalling Patak’s Aubergine Pickle because it may contain pieces of glass. The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat. The affected product has only been sold in Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.
The risk
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
Action taken
AB World Foods is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
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. For more information contact AB World Foods customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Patak’s Aubergine Pickle been recalled?
Small pieces of glass may be in Patak’s Aubergine Pickle. They can be hard to see and cause injury to the mouth or throat. A foreign body such as glass can cut the mouth, throat or gut. Because fragments are often small and clear, inspecting the food is not a reliable test.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it, and do not decant it to look for pieces. Keep the pack sealed, out of reach of children, until you return or dispose of it.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
