Bread sold at Lidl, Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury’s has been hailed as “unsafe to eat” by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The shocking food recall comes as Irish bakery giant Johnston Mooney and O’Brien warned some of its baps, burger buns, and hot dog rolls could contain “pieces of metal”.
The FSA stated: “Johnston Mooney and O’Brien is recalling various baked products because they may contain small pieces of metal. This makes the products unsafe to eat.”
Ten baked goods are affected by the urgent food recall; all of the bread products affected have a best-before date of July 21, 2024.
Supermarket shoppers have been given clear instructions: “If you have bought any of the products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.”
Breads to be returned/not eaten
- Brennans Bun-Days Plain Burger Buns
- Brennans Mega Bun-Days Burger Buns with Sesame Seeds
- Brennans Bun-Days Hot Dog Rolls
- Brennans Floury Baps
- Brennans Gourmet Brioche Burger Buns
- Connell Bakery Large Burger Buns
- Connell Bakery Plain Burger Buns
- Connell Bakery Sesame Burger Buns
- Connell Bakery Gourmet Burger Buns
- Connell Bakery Hot Dog Rolls
Brennans has acknowledged there’s a “very small risk” that some loaves might harbour “small pieces of metal”. The company has strongly advised against eating the recalled items and confirmed that “no other products are affected”.
In a statement, Brennans expressed regret for any trouble caused and reiterated their unwavering dedication to delivering products of the utmost quality and safety standards, saying: “Brennans apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety.”
Elsewhere, Al’Fez Natural Tahini, available from Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, has been recalled because of the possible presence of salmonella.
Al’Fez Natural Tahini
- Pack size: 160g and 270g
- Best before: All date codes between July 2024 and December 2025
The FSA stated: “Salmonella has been found in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.”
Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold.