WAITROSE and Sainsbury’s have issued an urgent recall as a popular product “could contain pieces of glass”.
The recall was made after the Government’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a national alert regarding Patak’s Aubergine Pickle, which is made by AB World Foods.
GettySupermarkets Waitrose and Sainsbury’s have issued recall notices[/caption]
The popular product may contain pieces of glass
“This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat,” the FSA said in a statement.
It’s feared people could start spitting blood if they cut their mouth or throat if they don’t notice the shards of glass.
The FSA said “AB World Foods is recalling Patak’s Aubergine Pickle because it may contain pieces of glass.
“The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat.
“The affected product has only been sold in Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.”
Online retailer Ocado also sells the pickle.
The affected 312g jars have the batch code 3172 on them 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 if they have bought the product.
“Our advice to consumers – if you have bought the above product do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
“For more information contact AB World Foods customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or [email protected].”
AB World Foods was formed 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 as well as Waitrose and Sainsbury’s for comment.
GettyAnyone with a jar of the pickle can return it to the store where it was bought for a full refund.[/caption]