What happened
The presence of botulism in the above product. Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal. Symptoms caused by this organism include, feeling sick, being sick (vomiting), stomach cramps, diarrhoea or constipation, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, facial muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, slurred speech and breathing difficulties. Public Health Authorities advise if you have consumed this product and have any concerns, you should seek urgent healthcare advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS 111).
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- Aug 28, 2025
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Company
- La Sovrana
- Type
- Product recall
- Reason
- The presence of botulism in the above product. Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal. Symptoms caused by this organism include, feeling sick, being sick (vomiting), stomach cramps, diarrhoea or constipation, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, facial muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, slurred speech and breathing difficulties. Public Health Authorities advise if you have consumed this product and have any concerns, you should seek urgent healthcare advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS 111).
- Product
- name: Vittoria Friarielli alla Napoletana
- Where it was sold
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Published
Source: UK Food Standards Agency. This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.