Certain pork scratchings that are being sold in local supermarkets have been recalled due to fears of salmonella.
Multiple batches of Mr Porky, Jay’s and The Real Pork Crackling Company products have potentially been contaminated with the bacteria.
The Food Standards Agency has issued the recall following reports that people have become unwell after eating the contaminated products.
Common symptoms of salmonella include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps.
Our investigation with @P_H_S_Official, @PublicHealthW, @PublicHealthNI and @foodgov into over 170 cases of Salmonella Infantis across the UK has indicated that the source of infection is pork scratching products. See the products that have been recalled:https://t.co/VrKTPpMbKJ pic.twitter.com/6uWC95VISO
— UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) August 23, 2021
The batches that have been affected are:
Mr Porky Original Scratchings
Pack size: 40 & 65g, 6x16.5g, and 5x16.5g
Best before: All dates up to and including 19 February 2022
Mr Porky Crispy Strips
Pack size: 35g
Best before: All dates up to and including 19 February 2022
Mr Porky Crackles
Pack size: 35g
Best before: All dates up to and including 19 February 2022
Jay’s Pork Scratchings
Pack size: 60g
Best before: All dates up to and including 19 February 2022
The Real Pork Crackling Company Pork Crunch
Pack size: 30g and 70g
Best before: All dates up to and including 19 February 2022
People are being told not to eat the affected products but return them to the store they purchased them from for a full refund.
