'Do not eat': Nuts pulled from shelves over fears of E. coli contamination
Nuts have been pulled from the shelves of some stores after E. coli was found in a batch.
Grape Tree is recalling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the product.
Symptoms caused by E. coli organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS).
HUS is a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Grape Tree has three stores in Scotland – at Loch Lomond Shores in Alexandria, Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness and The Avenue Centre in Newton Mearns.
The recall notice, issued via the Food Standards Agency (FSA), affects 250g pack sizes with batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best before date of July 11, 2026.
Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product is sold.
Grape Tree is urging customers to check if they purchased the affected batch and not to eat the product.
Instead, customers should return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
The FSA notice affects England, Scotland and Wales specifically.
Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Popular retailer recalls children's clothes over 'risk of being strangled'
If you've purchased one of these products, you should return it to your nearest store for a full refund - and you won't need your receipt to get your money back Matalan has recalled three children's clothes products over fears children could end up getting strangled. The retailer has pulled its blue shark rash vest and shorts, its seersucker swimshorts in blue and boys tie dye swimshorts. If you've purchased one of these products, you should return it to your nearest Matalan for a full refund. You won't need your receipt to get your money back. These items were on sale from January 12, 2025 until March 17, 2025. In a recall notice published by Matalan, the retailer said: 'It has come to our attention that the above Boy's swim shorts do not meet our usual high standards for quality and safety, as there is high possibility of Entrapment and Strangulation with the draw cord. 'As customer safety is our highest priority, we are immediately recalling these swim shorts. If you've bought any of the swim shorts shown above, please do not use the product and return it at your earliest convenience to your nearest Matalan store where our staff will be happy to give you a full refund. 'You will not need to produce a receipt to claim a refund. If you have bought the above for someone else or know someone who has one then please let them know immediately about this notice. 'We pride ourselves on delivering great quality at great prices and we're really sorry for any inconvenience caused. Please note this recall does not affect any other Matalan product.' If you have any questions, you can contact Matalan on 0333 0044444, or by email at customercareceo@ For all product recalls, you can check the Food Standards Agency and Chartered Trading Standards Institute websites. You should also notice recall notices in stores if they've pulled a product from shelves. Other recall notices you should be aware of include Grape Tree pulling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing was found in one of its batches. The product that has been recalled has the batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best before date of July 11, 2026. The pack size is 250g. infections can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever. Lidl has also recalled batches of its fruit and nut bars over fears they could contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket has recalled Alesto Raw Fruit and Nut Bars in various flavours. The recall applies to all stock with a best before date of December 2025 with the batch code L24337, and best before date of November 2025 with the batch code L24316.
Belfast Telegraph
a day ago
- Belfast Telegraph
PHA ‘working closely' with NI nursery closed following E-coli outbreak
Parents and staff at the nursery – which is in the Belfast area – have been informed and given advice on how to reduce the spread of infection. The PHA has not named the nursery. A spokesperson said: 'The Public Health Agency (PHA) is investigating and managing an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) associated with a nursery in Belfast. 'All relevant public health actions are being undertaken. As a precautionary measure the nursery has voluntarily closed to allow for testing of all children and staff and a deep clean. 'PHA is working closely with the nursery to ensure all infection control measures are in place. Parents and staff at the nursery have been informed and given advice to help reduce the risk of spreading the infection. "PHA continues to monitor the situation.' STEC symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever but most people recover within five to seven days. The PHA also issued advice for anyone who contracts the infection. 'Most people with STEC infection get better within five to seven days,' they said. "However diarrhoeal illnesses can be easily spread from person to person in nursery settings due to the close contact between children and staff, especially as young children may not be able to maintain good hand hygiene. "It is vital that everyone follows some simple rules to help prevent the spread of diarrhoeal illness – not just those with symptoms. News Catch Up - Tuesday 3 June "Everyone should wash their hands with soap and water after using the toilet and before eating or preparing food. Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available, however soap and water is the preferred option. "People with vomiting or diarrhoea should remain at home until they have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.'
South Wales Argus
a day ago
- South Wales Argus
The Corn Exchange pub in Newport awarded five stars
The Corn Exchange, located on High Street, was inspected on May 6, 2025, and received the top marks in all areas. The standards found at the time of inspection were very good in hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and management of food safety. Food safety officers found that the food was handled hygienically and prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled, and stored correctly. The cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building, including the layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities, and pest control, were all found to be very good. The pub also scored very well in the management of food safety, meaning there were systems and checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat. There was also evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer had confidence that standards will be maintained in the future. The Food Hygiene Rating Act 2013 became law in Wales on March 4, 2013, requiring all businesses selling food in Wales - including pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, takeaways, schools, hospitals, canteens, care homes, and corner shops - to display hygiene ratings in a prominent place, and to provide the information verbally if requested over the phone. Inspections are carried out by the local authority officers, and ratings - from zero, meaning urgent improvement is necessary or they may risk closure; to five, meaning standards are excellent - are updated on the FSA website. Businesses have the right to appeal against ratings. Each inspection is carried out under three categories - hygienic food handling; cleanliness and condition of facilities and building; and the management of food safety, which is defined as the system or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat.
