Haggis and black pudding recalled over fears it may cause food poisoning
HAGGIS specialists, The Farmer's Son, has been forced to recall its products over concerns that they have insufficient controls to prevent the growth of "killer" bacteria.
Some of the traditional Scottish delicacy produced by the company could contain Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that can cause "serious food poisoning" and can be "fatal".
The warning comes only a week before Hogmanay, where Scots celebrate welcoming in the new year.
The Farmer's Son, based at Clentrie Farm near Edinburgh, makes vacuum-packed Scottish black pudding, white pudding and haggis.
The warning from the government's Food Standards Agency warned of the potential danger the haggis posed to anyone who ate it.
It said: "The Farmer’s Son is recalling various products because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum.
What is being recalled?
THESE are the affected batches of food by The Farmer's Son food that are being recalled:
- HAGGIS BUNGS
Pack size: 1lb, 2lb & 4lb
Use by date:
20/12/17
27/12/17
03/01/18
10/01/18 - HAGGIS 4 SLICE
Pack size: 300g
Use by date:
20/12/17
27/12/17
03/01/18
10/01/18 - BLACK AND WHITE PUDDING 4 SLICE
Pack size: 300g
Use by date:
21/12/17
28/12/17
04/01/18
11/01/18
You can get in touch with the Scottish manufacturers via email at info@thefarmersson.com or by phone on 07731398744 or 01314638123.
"The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.
"Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal."
The agency added: "Manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of the products listed above could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company."
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According to the notice issued by The Farmer's Son, the recall is a "precautionary measure" and "no Clostridium botulinum has been identified" in any of their products.
Customers who have the affected food at home are advised not to eat it and to return it to The Farmer's Son in exchange for a full refund.
You can get in touch with the Scottish manufacturers via email at info@thefarmersson.com or by phone on 07731398744 or 01314638123.
More on product recalls
Haggis is traditionally eaten in Scotland and is made from minced "sheep's pluck" - which is the heart, liver and lungs.
The food is a staple in a typical Scottish fry up - a meal nationally eaten to nurse a hangover the day after drinking alcohol.
With Hogmanay celebrations less than a week away, revellers are likely to have stocked up on the food as part of their celebrations.
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