A number of food manufacturers have recalled certain sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in major supermarkets and retail chains over fears they are linked to an outbreak of E. coli. More than 200 cases of the infection have been confirmed across the UK so far.
The figure is expected to rise as whole genome sequencing is ongoing to find any further cases which may be linked to the outbreak. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the developing situation. What has happened? Earlier this month, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that E.
coli cases reported across the UK were part of a single outbreak. Due to the "wide geographic spread of cases", the agency said it believed this was linked to a nationally distributed food item or multiple food items. On June 14, major food manufacturers issued product recall notices relating to a variety of sandwiches, wraps and salads.
Which companies are impacted? Greencore Group was the first company to issue a product recall on June 14, closely followed by Samworth Brothers Manton Wood. Food maker THIS! has since recalled its vegan chicken and bacon wrap. Where are the products sold? The products being recalled by Greencore include sandwiches, wraps and salads sold at Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons, Co-op, and retail pharmacy chain Boots.
Samworth Brothers Manton Wood is recalling various Tesco and One Stop sandwiches and wraps. The recall by THIS! only relates to its vegan chicken and bacon wrap, which is sold only at WH Smit.