Tayto Group recall Mr Porky scratchings due to salmonella risk
Three brands of pork scratchings made by the Tayto Group at its Bolton factory have been linked to 176 cases of salmonella poisoning that have left at least 12 people requiring hospital treatment, according to a report in The Guardian.
“The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned the public not to eat several pork scratchings products made by Tayto Group at its factory in Bolton, Greater Manchester, because of possible salmonella contamination” stated The Guardian report.
It applies to some of the Mr Porky, Jay’s and the Real Pork Crackling Company products, with best-before dates of up to and including 19 February 2022. Tayto Group is recalling the products as a precaution and suspending production.
The FSA said testing had found a link to 176 reported cases of salmonella poisoning across the UK between September 2020 and the present date. Public Health England said at least 12 people had been treated in hospital, but it was not aware of any deaths, The Guardian reported.
Production was voluntarily halted at the factory linked to the outbreak after a possible link was identified earlier this month, the FSA said.
A spokesperson for Tayto Group said: “The safety of our products is of the utmost importance at Tayto Group, which is why we have taken the decision to initiate a precautionary recall for some products from our Mr Porky, Jays and Real Pork Crackling Company ranges, produced at our Westhoughton factory.
“We are working closely with the local environmental health team and the Food Standards Agency at this time. Production will only recommence when all the necessary checks have been completed. Details of the affected products and the recommended action to be taken by consumers can be found at food.gov.uk.”
