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A batch of sauce made under the Loyd Grossman brand name has been recalled by the Food Standards Agency over fears that it could have caused serious food poisoning in three children.
The FSA made the product recall to ask consumers to return unused jars of Loyd Grossman Korma Sauce that falls under batch 1218R 07:21 after three children fell seriously ill after consuming it. The three children were all from the same Scottish family and they were taken to hospital upon showing symptoms of Botulism.
Just to be on the Safe Side
Botulism is a type of food poisoning that occurs when poor food hygiene is practiced and bacteria gets into food, causing toxins to be released. Symptoms of having contracted Botulism include headaches, inability to swallow and interrupted vision. All three children are recovering after being given antitoxins to counteract any onset of potential Botulism.
The FSA have addressed the matter, saying that the product recall is just to be on the safe side and that a precautionary recall is necessary to ensure no one else falls ill due to consuming a product that does not meet food safety standards.
The FSA believes that the contamination of the korma sauce happened after it left the factory where it was prepared. This also acts as a warning to anyone preparing food, not just chefs or caterers – basic food hygiene practices should be taken into consideration at all times to ensure the health and wellbeing of whoever is due to consume the food being prepared.
Premier Foods is the manufacturer behind the Loyd Grossman food brand.
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