Urgent recall of popular sandwich topper – jars pulled from UK supermarket shelves due to contamination risk
A popular sandwich topping has been urgently pulled from shelves over fears it could pose a health risk to some customers.
Food safety watchdogs stuck a ‘do not eat’ on Baxter’s Sliced Gherkins Crunchy & Sweet, sold in supermarkets like Tesco for £2.50.
It is feared the sandwich and burger accompaniment contains undeclared mustard which could pose a danger to those with an allergy to the spice.
Mustard allergy sufferers can experience symptoms such as stomach pain, swollen lips, vomiting or rashes if they accidentally eat a product containing it.
They also run the risk of an extremely dangerous allergic reaction called anaphylaxis — a severe, life-threatening reaction when swelling in the throat can block the airways.
Baxter’s Food Group, which manufactures the product, said the recall only affects certain jars with specific best before dates.
These include June 2026 and July 2026.
The manufacturer added: ‘If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat it.’
Food safety watchdogs stuck a ‘do not eat’ on Baxter’s Sliced Gherkins Crunchy & Sweet, sold in supermarkets like Tesco for £2.50
‘Instead dispose of the product and contact the customer care team on 0800 389 8389 and [email protected] for a replacement.’
British safety regulator, The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which issued the allergy alert, added: ‘Baxter’s Food Group is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.’
Allergy charities say mustard allergies tend to be rare in the UK but can be serious.
Food allergies occurs when the body’s immune system wrongly identifies a type of food as a threat.
This leads the body to it to release a flood of chemicals like histamine which is what causes allergy reactions.
