Product recallFSA
Costa sandwich and wrap products recalled over a choking risk
Costa is recalling several sandwich and wrap products because they may contain small stones. This may present a choking hazard and are unsafe to eat.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Costa Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap 192g
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 06 September 2023
- 07 September 2023
- 08 September 2023
Costa Southern Fried Chicken Wrap 214g
- Use by
- 06 September 2023
- 07 September 2023
- 08 September 2023
Costa Chicken Salad Sandwich 206g
- Use by
- 06 September 2023
- 07 September 2023
- 08 September 2023
Costa BLT sandwich 182g
- Use by
- 06 September 2023
- 07 September 2023
- 08 September 2023
What to do now
The shape, size or texture of Costa sandwich and wrap products makes it a choking hazard.
- Keep it away from children and do not eat it.
- Put it out of reach until you return it or throw it away.
- Take it back to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. Foods such as jelly mini-cups and some sweets can be sucked straight into the throat and do not dissolve quickly, which makes them hard to clear.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- coughing or difficulty swallowing
Get help urgently
- someone cannot breathe, speak or cough — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
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
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-33-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Costa is recalling several sandwich and wrap products because they may contain small stones. This may present a choking hazard and are unsafe to eat.
The risk
These products may present a choking hazard and are unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Costa is recalling the above products from customers. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. If you would like any further information, please contact Costa on 0333 003 5883.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Costa sandwich and wrap products been recalled?
The shape, size or texture of Costa sandwich and wrap products makes it a choking hazard. Foods such as jelly mini-cups and some sweets can be sucked straight into the throat and do not dissolve quickly, which makes them hard to clear.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the use by 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?
Keep it away from children and do not eat it. Put it out of reach until you return it or throw it away.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
