Urgent recall for popular product that ‘may contain glass shards’
WAITROSE and Sainsbury’s have issued an emergency recall because a popular product “may contain pieces of glass”.
The recall took place after the government’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a national warning regarding Patak’s Aubergine Pickle, made by AB World Foods.
3
“This product may contain glass fragments, making it unsafe to eat,” the FSA said in a statement.
It is feared that people may spit blood if they slit their mouth or throat if they do not notice the shards of glass.
The FSA said: “AB World Foods is recalling Patak’s Aubergine Pickle as it may contain glass fragments.
“The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat.
“The affected product was only sold in Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.”
Online retailer Ocado also sells the pickle.
The affected 312 g jars have the batch code 3172 and a best before date of June 2026.
The FSA added: ‘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 once they have purchased the product.
“Our advice to consumers: if you have purchased the above product, do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
“For more information, please contact the AB World Foods customer service team on 0800 0195 617 or consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.”
AB World Foods was founded in 2008 and has a portfolio of brands including Patak’s, Blue Dragon, Levi Roots, Al’Fez and Tabasco.
The company is owned by Associated British Foods.
The Sun Online has contacted AB World Foods, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s for comment.
3