Mass Egg Recall Hits Major UK Supermarkets Over Salmonella Fears
Shoppers beware! Several top UK supermarkets are recalling batches of eggs amid fears they could be contaminated with salmonella. The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent warning to consumers who bought certain British Lion eggs.
Which Eggs Are at Risk?
The affected eggs can be identified by their batch codes and best before dates stamped directly on the shells. This recall impacts selected batches sold at stores across England and Wales only. Here’s the full rundown:
- Asda: Large Free Range Eggs (pack of 12), BBE October 30, 2020
- Aldi: Merevale Medium Free Range Eggs (pack of 6), BBE November 4, 2020
- Sainsbury’s packs affected:
- Medium Free Range Eggs (6 pack) – BBE October 30 & November 5, 2020
- Large Free Range Eggs (6 pack) – BBE October 30 & November 5, 2020
- Very Large Free Range Eggs (6 pack) – BBE October 30, November 1 & 5, 2020
- Medium Free Range Eggs (12 pack) – BBE November 1 & 5, 2020
- Large Free Range Eggs (12 pack) – BBE October 30, November 1, 4 & 5, 2020
- Mixed Size Free Range Eggs (15 pack) – BBE October 30, 2020
What Should You Do?
If you have any eggs matching the above descriptions, don’t take risks. Return them to the store for a full refund. The FSA advises anyone displaying symptoms of salmonella infection—such as diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps—to seek medical advice immediately.
Stay safe and check your fridge now.
