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

One of Britain's largest supplier of sandwiches and other snack items including wraps and salads has recalled a large range of its products as a result of possible contamination with E. coli.

Retailers affected include Aldi, Amazon, Asda, Boots, Co-Op, Morrisons and Sainsburys.

it is reported that some products might be infected with the Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC).

Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including the possibility of bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pains, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal in some cases.

Greencore Group has taken the precaution of recalling a number of products. Point of sale notices are being displayed where the products were sold. These notices will explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

For advice on what to do visit the Food Standards Agency at https://www.food.gov.uk/