Warning as 13 popular sauces and 2 soups urgently recalled over fears they ‘could cause death’
SAUCES and soups made by Moonshine’s Products have been recalled over fears they could trigger serious illness or death if eaten.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) blamed temperature control breaches, microbiological contamination and other potential food safety risks.
Thirteen condiments and two soups are now “unsafe to eat” as they “could potentially cause serious illness or death if consumed”.
The glass bottles containing them may also explode, resulting in serious injury, the FSA added.
The affected range includes the following products, with ‘best before‘ dates up to and including September 2024:
- Chilli con Brisket (400g)
- Guinness (250ml)
- Bolognese (250ml)
- Chicken Curry (400g)
- Satay Sauce (250ml)
- Sweet BBQ Sauce (250ml)
- Sweet Chilli Sauce (250ml)
- Habanero (250ml)
- 3 Green Chilli (250ml)
- Chilli – Pineapple (250ml)
- Smokey Bacon Tomato (250ml)
- Burger Sauce (250ml)
- Chip Shop Curry (250ml)
- Tomato and Tarragon Soup (400g)
- Carrot and Coriander Soup (400g)
An FSA spokesperson said: “Unsafe production practices for the products listed above make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death.
“Additionally, there is a risk that the glass bottles may explode which may cause injury.
“If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them.”
Customers should take a photo of any at-risk foods and email the Canterbury-based company on moonshinesproducts@gmail.com for a full refund.
Products have been sold online and at markets across Kent, including Cliftonville Farmers Market, Herne Bay Artisan Market, and East Kent Ploughing Match Lower Hardres.
The business is awaiting a food hygiene inspection, according to the FSA website.
Food safety risks
FOOD poisoning is caused by eating something that has been contaminated with germs.
It is most commonly caused by bacteria from items which have been incorrectly stored, prepared, handled or cooked.
Sometimes you’ll be able to tell something is ‘off’, but contaminated goods often may smell and taste completely normal.
If food is not stored in the proper manner, the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels, which can make you seriously unwell.
In serious cases, this can be fatal.
Bacteria and viruses that can cause food poisoning include:
- Listeria
- Campylobacter
- Salmonella
- Hepatitis E virus
- E.coli
- Norovirus
Source: Food Standards Agency