Product recallFSA
Daylesford Organic Crispbreads and Biscuit Selection recalled over insect or pest contamination
Daylesford Organic is recalling Daylesford Organic Rye, Spelt & Raisin Crispbreads and Daylesford Organic Savoury Biscuit Selection because of the presence of moth larvae which makes these products unsafe to eat.
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.
Daylesford Organic Rye, Spelt & Raisin Crispbreads 120g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 22 May 2024
- 5 June 2024
Daylesford Organic Savoury Biscuit Selection 360g
- Best before
- 22 May 2024
- 5 June 2024
- 10 September 2024
Daylesford Organic Savoury Biscuit Selection 960g
- Best before
- 22 May 2024
- 5 June 2024
What to do now
Daylesford Organic Crispbreads and Biscuit Selection has been recalled because of possible pest contamination.
- Do not eat it; bag it up so nothing spreads into the cupboard.
- Check nearby dry goods and clean the cupboard or shelf where it was kept.
- 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. Pests can carry bacteria and make food unfit to eat. Food law treats contamination of this kind as unsafe even where nobody has been ill.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
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-03-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Daylesford Organic is recalling Daylesford Organic Rye, Spelt & Raisin Crispbreads and Daylesford Organic Savoury Biscuit Selection because of the presence of moth larvae which makes these products unsafe to eat.
The risk
These products have a presence of moth larvae, which makes them unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Daylesford Organic is recalling the above products. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For more information contact Daylesford Organic customer services on 01608 692 871 or guest.services@daylesford.com.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Daylesford Organic Crispbreads and Biscuit Selection been recalled?
Daylesford Organic Crispbreads and Biscuit Selection has been recalled because of possible pest contamination. Pests can carry bacteria and make food unfit to eat. Food law treats contamination of this kind as unsafe even where nobody has been ill.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the 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; bag it up so nothing spreads into the cupboard. Check nearby dry goods and clean the cupboard or shelf where it was kept.
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.
