Product recallFSA
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong recalled over a food safety concern
The Isle of Wight Meat Company is recalling several Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong because the products have been produced without the relevant approval, making them 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.
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Original All packs
- Affected
- All batches
- All date codes up to and including May 2025
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Sweet Chilli All packs
- Affected
- All batches
- All date codes up to and including May 2025
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Garlic All packs
- Affected
- All batches
- All date codes up to and including May 2025
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Black Pepper All packs
- Affected
- All batches
- All date codes up to and including May 2025
What to do now
The FSA has published a recall notice for Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong. Read the official reason below.
- Compare your pack with the product details listed below.
- If it matches, do not eat it.
- 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. Businesses must withdraw or recall food that is not safe or is not what it says it is. The official notice explains the specific problem.
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-37-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
The Isle of Wight Meat Company is recalling several Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong because the products have been produced without the relevant approval, making them unsafe to eat.
The risk
The products listed above have not been prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements which makes them unsafe to eat.
Action taken
The Isle of Wight Meat Company is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. 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, please take a photograph of the packets, destroy them and email orders@chevertonfarm.co.uk with the photograph for a full refund. For more information contact The Isle of Wight Meat Company on 01983 741234 or orders@chevertononfarm.co.uk.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong been recalled?
The FSA has published a recall notice for Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong. Read the official reason below. Businesses must withdraw or recall food that is not safe or is not what it says it is. The official notice explains the specific problem.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Compare your pack with the product details listed below. If it matches, do not eat it.
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.
