Waitrose & Sainsbury’s issue urgent recall for popular product that ‘could contain pieces of glass’
The product maybe unsafe to eat
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.
“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.”
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 consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.”
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.
A spokesperson for AB World Foods said: “As a precaution, Patak’s has initiated a recall of a small batch of Aubergine Pickle from certain Sainsbury’s and Waitrose stores.
“If consumers have any pickle with the batch number 3172 and a best before date of 06/2026, they are advised to return it to the store they bought it from to be given a full refund.”
In an update, Waitrose said they had carried out the recall.
The Sun Online has contacted Sainsbury’s for comment.
