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CONTAMINATED CAFO eggs RECALLED by Compleat Food Group due to deadly bacterial SALMONELLA revealed by safety tests

By sdwells // 2025-07-03

A widespread food safety alert has been issued in the UK after trace amounts of salmonella were found in two popular Scotch egg products made by The Compleat Food Group. The recall affects Wall’s The Classic Scotch Egg (113g) and Wall’s 2 Classic Scotch Eggs (226g) with a use-by date of 2 July 2025, sold in most major supermarkets. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers not to eat the products and to return them for a full refund. This incident highlights growing concerns about food safety across the country, as the UK experiences a sharp rise in foodborne illnesses—including salmonella, E. coli, and listeria—with infection rates reaching decade-high levels.

•   Scotch Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk: Wall's Classic Scotch Eggs have been urgently recalled from major UK supermarkets after routine tests detected salmonella contamination in two products with a use-by date of 2 July 2025.
•   Public Health Warning Issued: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised consumers not to eat the affected items and to return them for a full refund, warning that salmonella can cause serious illness, particularly in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
•   Rising Foodborne Illnesses in the UK: The recall comes amid a national surge in foodborne infections, with salmonella, campylobacter, and E. coli cases reaching decade-high levels, prompting renewed investigations by the FSA and UK Health Security Agency.
•   Manufacturer Response and Broader Concerns: The Compleat Food Group has apologized and is working with authorities to remove contaminated stock, as food safety experts urge the public to remain vigilant during the summer picnic season, when risks from poor food handling and rising pathogen exposure increase.

'Do Not Eat' Alert: Popular Scotch Egg Snack Recalled Amid Salmonella Contamination and Surge in UK Food Poisoning Cases

A major food recall has been issued across the UK after routine safety tests detected salmonella contamination in Wall’s Scotch Eggs, prompting urgent warnings from food safety authorities. The Compleat Food Group, manufacturer of the popular picnic staple, has pulled two products from supermarket shelves: Wall’s The Classic Scotch Egg (113g) and Wall’s 2 Classic Scotch Eggs (226g), both marked with a use-by date of 2 July 2025. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” alert, urging consumers to return the affected items to the store for a full refund, even without a receipt. Clear point-of-sale notices are now displayed at all outlets where the products were sold. The recall affects most major supermarkets across the UK, highlighting the scale of the issue. Salmonella infection can lead to symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and fever, with young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems especially at risk. In some cases, serious illness or complications can occur. The Compleat Food Group has apologised to customers and stated it is working closely with the FSA to ensure all potentially contaminated stock is removed from circulation. Concerned customers are encouraged to contact [email protected]. This incident comes amid a broader public health crisis in the UK, with foodborne illnesses on the rise. Recent figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show a sharp increase in cases of salmonella, campylobacter, E. coli, and listeria—the highest levels reported in over a decade. Salmonella infections increased by 17.1% in 2024, rising from 8,872 cases in 2023 to 10,388. Notably, children under 10 accounted for 21% of those cases. Campylobacter, the most common bacterial cause of food poisoning in the UK, also saw a 17.1% increase, with over 70,000 reported cases, 44% of which affected adults aged 50 to 79. In addition, the UK has seen several significant E. coli outbreaks, including a mid-2024 incident linked to UK-sourced lettuce and a mass outbreak traced to pre-packed salads, which resulted in 259 illnesses and 75 hospitalisations. Earlier this year, three hospital patients died following a listeria-contaminated dessert served in a healthcare setting. A 2023 Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak tied to imported cantaloupe melons sickened 98 people in the UK and Portugal, with nearly half the victims being children. A smaller but serious salmonella outbreak in 2024 affected 50 people across England, Scotland, and Wales. Authorities have urged the public to follow the “four Cs” of food hygiene: chilling, cleaning, cooking, and avoiding cross-contamination, alongside proper handwashing, especially after handling raw meat. While improved surveillance may account for some of the increased detection, experts warn that these rises reflect genuine increases in food safety risks. With over 250 product recalls issued by the FSA in the past year—a decade-high figure—the Wall’s Scotch Egg recall underscores the importance of vigilance in food safety, especially during the summer season of casual dining and outdoor gatherings. Even familiar, beloved snacks can carry unexpected health risks when oversight fails. Tune your food news frequency to FoodSupply.news and get updates on more CONTAMINATED junk science food stuff that corporate America loads the grocery store shelves with to drive up chronic diseases and disorders so Big Pharma can take your money. Sources for this article include: NaturalNews.com DailyMail.co.uk    

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