Recalls

E. coli: food recalls in the United Kingdom

22 official food recall notices published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom for the reason “E. coli” (Shelfpedia classification of the official reason), newest first. Each notice links to the official page.

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2018188
2019178
2020150
2021152
2022153
2023122
2024160
2025157
2026111

Notices

22 notices, newest first.

  • 25 August 2026publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC)

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli STEC in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea with or without blood in the stool, abdominal pain, vomiting, dehydration and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can…

  • 21 August 2026publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Summit Foods is recalling various products because of possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC)

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by STEC can include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and…

  • 10 August 2026publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    A.Vogel Ltd recalls Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings because of contamination with E. coli (STEC)

    Official wording (English): The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product listed above. Symptoms can include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. If you are…

  • 12 September 2025publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Sainsbury’s recalls two houmous products due to possible presence of E.coli

    Official wording (English): The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Symptoms caused by this organism include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

  • 21 May 2025publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Kenneth Hanna’s Farm Shop recalls Ken’s Raw Jersey Milk because of possible contamination with STEC

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of STEC in this product. 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. If you are experiencing these…

  • 19 May 2025publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Grape Tree recalls Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because of contamination with E. coli

    Official wording (English): Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of 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…

  • 28 March 2025publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Isle of Mull Cheese recalls Hebridean Blue Cheese because of contamination with E.coli

    Official wording (English): The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product. Symptoms can include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

  • 16 June 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    THIS! recalls Chicken and Bacon wrap because of possible contamination with E. coli

    Official wording (English): 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…

  • 14 June 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Greencore Group recalls sandwiches, wraps and salads because of possible contamination with E. coli

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) in the products 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…

  • 14 June 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Samworth Brothers Manton Wood recalls sandwiches and wraps because of possible contamination with E. coli

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the products 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…

  • 9 February 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Update 3: Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. coli

    Official wording (English): The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, (STEC). 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…

  • 2 February 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Könecke Sp. Z.o.o recalls Yayla Sucuk (sausage) because of contamination with E. coli

    Official wording (English): Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of 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…

  • 29 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Chiltern Artisan recalls Chilli Sticks because of contamination with E. Coli

    Official wording (English): The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some of the product listed above and the use-by date is also not displayed on the product packaging making it unsafe to eat Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes…

  • 27 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Update 2: Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli

    Official wording (English): The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, (STEC). 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…

  • 25 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese because of contamination with E. Coli

    Official wording (English): The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some batches of 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…

  • 25 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli

    Official wording (English): The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, (STEC). 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…

  • 24 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli

    Official wording (English): The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, (STEC). 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…

  • 22 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese because of contamination with E. Coli

    Official wording (English): The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some batches of the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe…

  • 14 April 2020publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Co-op recalls Sliced Pepperoni because of contamination with E. coli

    Official wording (English): The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

  • 27 November 2019publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Darwin’s Dairy recalls milk and cream products because of a potential breakdown in pasteurisation procedures

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of harmful bacteria such as E. coli in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by E. coli include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. Other harmful bacteria may be…

  • 1 May 2019publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Fromagerie Alpine recalls Saint Félicien and Saint Marcellin raw cow’s milk cheese because of possible contamination with E. coli

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of E. coli in the products is listed above. The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC). Symptoms caused by this organism include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that…

  • 29 January 2018publishedFSAProduct recall
    E. coli

    Sushi Daily recalls its Sushigari (ginger) because it may contain small pieces of glass

    Official wording (English): Products may contain small pieces of glass which could represent a safety risk.

Sources: openFDA (U.S. FDA food enforcement reports), CC0 · Health Canada / CFIA Recalls and Safety Alerts, Open Government Licence – Canada · Food Standards Agency food alerts, OGL v3 · RappelConso (DGCCRF), Licence Ouverte 2.0. Shares and counts: Shelfpedia calculations.