Product recallFSA
Chicken and Bacon wrap recalled over E. coli
THIS! is taking the precautionary step of recalling a Chicken and Bacon wrap because of possible contamination with E. coli. E. coli has not been detected in the product listed below but it is being recalled as a precaution. This product is only sold at WH Smith.
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.
THIS! Isn’t Chicken and Bacon Wrap
- Affected
- All dates up to and including 18 June 2024
What to do now
The concern with Chicken and Bacon wrap is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Only a small number of these bacteria are needed to make someone ill.
- Do not eat it. If it is a salad or sandwich, do not try to wash or pick out the affected part.
- Wash hands, boards and the fridge shelf with hot soapy water after handling 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. STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and, in a small number of cases, a kidney complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, most often in young children. Washing salad leaves at home does not reliably remove it.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- diarrhoea, which may be bloody
- stomach cramps
- feeling or being sick
- a high temperature
Get help urgently
- blood in your poo — get urgent advice from NHS 111 or your GP the same day
- a child who is passing much less pee than usual, looks pale or is unusually tired after a stomach bug
- signs of dehydration or symptoms that are getting worse
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-32-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
THIS! is taking the precautionary step of recalling a Chicken and Bacon wrap because of possible contamination with E. coli.
E. coli has not been detected in the product listed below but it is being recalled as a precaution. This product is only sold at WH Smith.
The risk
The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product listed above.
Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Action taken
THIS! have issued a recall notice to their customer. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where they were bought for a full refund or contact technical@this.co
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Chicken and Bacon wrap been recalled?
The concern with Chicken and Bacon wrap is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Only a small number of these bacteria are needed to make someone ill. STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and, in a small number of cases, a kidney complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, most often in young children. Washing salad leaves at home does not reliably remove it.
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?
Do not eat it. If it is a salad or sandwich, do not try to wash or pick out the affected part. Wash hands, boards and the fridge shelf with hot soapy water after handling 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.
