Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Costa, Pret and M&S pull chicken sandwiches and food from sale over salmonella fears

SUPERMARKETS including Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury's have pulled chicken sandwiches and other products from the shelves due to salmonella fears.

The chains, which also include coffee shops Costa Coffee, Leon and Pret a Manger, have scrapped a range of ready-to-eat foods including sandwiches, wraps and salads over food poisoning risks.

Sainsbury's has pulled more than 30 chicken products from stores, as they may contain salmonella.

The supermarket said the recall, which includes a chicken and bacon sub roll and BBQ wings, is a "precautionary measure".

A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said, “We are asking customers not to consume the product and to return it to their nearest Sainsbury’s store, where they will receive a full refund.

"We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Tesco confirmed in a tweet that shoppers should avoid at least 14 chicken products, including piri piri mini fillets and chicken breast slices.

M&S has also urged customers to return products containing cooked chicken, listing 12 items that shoppers can get a full refund for.

Waitrose shoppers have been told not to eat 10 chicken products.

Meanwhile, the Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall notice for two Aldi products.

That includes the Eat + Go chicken and bacon Caesar wrap, and the triple version.

Shoppers have been warned not to eat the products and can return them to the store for a full refund.

Salmonella causes diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps and a fever, and can lead to hospitalisation in severe cases.

The products affected appear to have use by dates of between May 3 and May 20.

You can find a full list of products that have been recalled below but contact your supermarket if you're not sure.

Shoppers took to social media to discuss the recall.

One said: " I tried to buy cooked chicken at Sainsbury's tonight and it's been blocked at the till from being sold - anyone else found issues? 

'Apparently all cooked chicken is blocked from sale including chicken sandwiches.'

Another customer added: "I saw two staff members removing loads of chicken products from the shelves this evening, they were being 'destroyed' - working from a big list. 

'"I managed to buy some but they checked the list first!"

Coffee chains have also been affected by the recall.

Costa Coffee said four products have been recalled, including its fajita wrap and chicken and bacon toastie.

"Any customers that have eaten the products and feel unwell should immediately contact their local health services to seek advice," the high street cafe said.

"We take this matter extremely seriously and sincerely apologise for any concern this recall has caused.”

Leon, which has 70 sites - most of which are in London - has removed all chicken products from the menu.

Meanwhile, Pret said a potential food safety risk at one of its suppliers means it has pulled chicken items from the menu.

The sandwich giant has removed the ad for its new Sriracha Chicken Salad Wrap from its website.

Other customer favourites such as the Chicken Caesar baguette also don't appear online, with a note instead saying: "Oops, this product is currently not in our shops."

A Pret A Manger spokesperson said: "As a precautionary measure, we’ve temporarily removed the majority of chicken items on our menu due to a potential food safety risk at one of our suppliers.

"We hope to have these products back in shops soon. We apologise for any inconvenience."

The affected meat has come from a Cranswick factory in Hull, the producer confirmed in a statement.

It has closed the site for investigations after salmonella was found in a routine inspection.

Cranswick said: "As a precautionary measure, we have asked our customers to remove any of their products containing our ready to eat chicken produced during the affected period.

"We are working closely with the Foods Standards Agency and will collaborate with their experts to resolve the matter."

It's not yet clear whether anyone has been ill after eating the contaminated food.

The Sun has contacted the FSA for comment.

Which products have been recalled?

Tesco

• Tesco chicken breast slices 180g and 360g - All dates up to and including May 20
• Tesco chicken breast slices 180g (Express) - All dates up to and including May 19
• Tesco Tikka chicken breast thins 180g - - All dates up to and including May 18
• Tesco coronation chicken pieces 180g - - All dates up to and including May 18
• Tesco Tandoori chicken pieces 180g - - All dates up to and including May 19
• Tesco garlic and herb chicken breast mini fillets 170g - - All dates up to and including May 18
• Tesco fajita chicken breast mini fillets 170g - All dates up to and including May 18
• Tesco flame grilled chicken breast mini fillets 170g - All dates up to and including May 20
• Tesco sliced chicken breast with sage & onion 180g - All dates up to and including May 19
• Tesco Piri Piri chicken breast mini filets 170g - - All dates up to and including May 18
• Tesco BBQ chicken breast pieces 180g - - All dates up to and including May 19
• Tesco Piri Piri chicken breast pieces 180g - - All dates up to and including May 19
• Tesco flame grilled chicken thins 180g - All dates up to and including May 18

Sainsbury's

• by Sainsbury's Chicken, Bacon & Caesar Wrap - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Chicken Fajita Triple Wrap - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Spring on the Lemon Chicken Sandwich - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• TTD Greek Chicken & Tzatziki Premium Wrap - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Chicken and Bacon Sub Roll - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Cafe Chicken & Bacon Topped Toastie - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Jerk Chicken Wrap - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Chicken & Sweetcorn Sandwich - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Chicken with Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing Sandwich - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Chicken & Bacon Sandwich All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Chicken Salad Sandwich - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Chicken Triple Sandwich - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Coronation Chicken Sandwich - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Thai Red Chicken Sandwich - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Classic Triple Sandwich - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Gluten Free Chicken Caesar Wrap - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's chargrilled chicken slices 160g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 14, 2022
• by Sainsbury's chargrilled chicken slices 300g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's firecracker chicken slices 160g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Garlic & Herb Chicken Breast Slices 180g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Kansas City BBQ Wings 486g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Flamegrilled Chicken Grills 180g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Sage & Onion Chicken Breast Slice 180g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Chargrilled Salt & Chilli Thigh Fillets 150g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thigh Fillets 150g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Piri Piri Chicken Mini Fillets 170g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Mexican Chicken Mini Fillets 170g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Flamegrilled Chicken Mini Fillets 170g - All Use By codes from 3rd May to 20th May 22
• by Sainsbury's Cajun Chicken Grills 180g - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Classic Sandwich Platter - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 20, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Meat Sandwich Platter - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 12, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Gluten Free Sandwich Platter - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 12, 2022
• by Sainsbury's Wrap Platter - All Use By codes from May 3 to May 12, 2022

M&S

• Coronation Chicken Deli Filler - Use by May 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 2022
• 14 piece classic sandwich platter - Use by May 11, 12 and 13 2022
• Classic mini roll selection - Use by May 11 and 12 2022
• Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap - Use by May 11 and 12 2022
• Made Without Wheat Gluten Free Chicken & Bacon Sandwich -Use by May 11, 12 and 13 2022
• Roast Chicken & Bacon Sandwich - Use by May 11, 12 and 13 2022
• Roast Chicken & Salad Sandwich - Use by May 11, 12 and 13 2022
• Chicken & Bacon Layered Salad Coronation Chicken Deli Filler - Use by May 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 2022
• Chargrilled Chicken Caesar Salad Coronation Chicken Deli Filler - Use by May 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 2022
• Chicken Honey Mustard Pasta Salad Coronation Chicken Deli Filler - Use by May 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 2022
• Café Gluten Free Chicken Salad Sandwich - Use by May 11 and 12 2022
• Café Classic Sandwich Selection - Use by May 11, 12 and 13 2022

Aldi

• Eat + Go Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap - Use by May 11 and 12 2022
• Eat + Go Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap Pack size Triple - Use by May 11 and 12 2022
• Aldi chicken & stuffing sandwich - All use by dates up to and including May 15
• Aldi chicken and bacon Caesar wraps mixed - All use by dates up to and including May 15
• Aldi chicken fajita triple wrap - All use by dates up to and including May 15
• Aldi chicken beechwood smoked bacon and stuffing sandwich - All use by dates up to and including May 15
• Eat + Go chicken and bacon club with mayo - All use by dates up to and including May 15
• Eat + Go classic selection chicken salad, bacon, lettuce & tomato prawn mayonnaise sandwiches - All use by dates up to and including May 15
• Aldi flavoured mini chicken fillets, mango curry and shwarma flavour - All use by dates up to and including May 19
• Aldi roast chicken & bacon sandwich - All use by dates up to and including May 15
• Aldi Roast Chicken Salad Sandwich - All use by dates up to and including May 15
• Aldi sweet chilli chicken triple wrap - All use by dates up to and including May 15

Waitrose

• All use by dates up to and including May 14
• Waitrose Roast Chicken Salad with Salad Cream Sandwich
• Waitrose Roast Chicken & Stuffing Sandwich
• Waitrose Roast Chicken & Sweetcorn Sandwich
• Waitrose Essential Chicken Mayo Sandwich
• Waitrose Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap
• Waitrose Sweet Chilli Chicken with Coconut & Coriander Pickle Wrap
• Waitrose Deep Filled Roast Chicken & Stuffing Sandwich
• Waitrose Roast Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
• Waitrose Deep Filled Roast Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
• Waitrose Entertaining Meat Roulade Wrap Selection

Costa Coffee

• Costa British Chicken Fajita Wrap – use by dates between May 10 and 15
• Costa British Roast Chicken & Bacon Classic Toastie – use by dates between May 10 and 15
• Costa Chicken & Chorizo Stonebaked Panini – use by dates between May 10 and 15
• M&S Made without Chicken & Bacon Sandwich – use by dates between May 11 and 13

Amazon

All of the affected Amazon products have use by dates up to and including May 12.

• Amazon Arabiatta Chicken Pasta Salad
• Amazon BBQ Chicken Hot wrap
• Amazon Chicken and Bacon Caesar Baguette
• Amazon Chicken and Spinach Protein Pot
• Amazon Chicken Caesar Wrap
• Amazon Chicken Tikka Bites
• Amazon Chicken Triple Sandwich
• Amazon Harissa Chicken and Grain Salad
• Amazon Katsu Chicken and Coconut Slaw
• Amazon Lemongrass Chicken Grain Salad
• Amazon Mexican Chicken Mini Salad
• Amazon Sweet Chilli Chicken Noodle Salad
• Amazon Thai Chicken Hot Box
• Amazon Tikka Chicken & Masala Potato

Co-op

• Co-op chicken and bacon Caesar wrap - All use by dates up to and including May 14
• Co-op chicken and sweetcorn sandwich - All use by dates up to and including May 14
• Co-op chicken and stuffing sandwich - All use by dates up to and including May 14
• Co-op chicken mayo sandwich - All use by dates up to and including May 14
• Co-op coronation chicken sandwich - All use by dates up to and including May 14
• Co-op Oriental chicken curry with egg fried rice 400g - All use by dates up to and including May 20
• Co-op Oriental Chow Mein - All use by dates up to and including May 20 2022
• Co-op Oriental sweet and sour chicken with egg fried rice 400g - All use by dates up to and including May 20

One Stop

• One Stop BBQ chicken chunks 180g - All use by dates up to and including May 19
• One Stop sliced roast chicken breast 180g - All use by dates up to and including May 19