'Destroy the packets!' Meat products pulled from shelves and declared 'unsafe' with Britons urged 'do not eat them'
Britons should check their kitchens for the affected products
The Isle of Wight Meat Company / GETTY IMAGES
Britons have been told not to eat several meat products that have been deemed unsafe for consumers.
The Isle of Wight Meat Company has recalled four items that have not received the necessary approval.
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Original
Pack size: All packs
Batch code: All batches
Best before: All date codes up to and including May 2025
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Sweet Chilli
Pack size: All packs
Batch code: All batches
Best before: All date codes up to and including May 2025
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Garlic
Pack size: All packs
Batch code: All batches
Best before: All date codes up to and including May 2025
Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong Black Pepper
Pack size: All packs
Batch code: All batches
Best before: All date codes up to and including May 2025
'The products have been produced without the relevant approval, making them unsafe to eat'
The Isle of Wight Meat Company
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned Britons: "The Isle of Wight Meat Company is recalling several Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong because the products have been produced without the relevant approval, making them unsafe to eat.
"The products listed above have not been prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements which makes them unsafe to eat.
"The Isle of Wight Meat Company is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products."
The Isle of Wight Meat Company told customers: "If you have bought Biltong as detailed above, do not eat it.
"Instead, take a photo of the packets, destroy the packs and email orders@chevertonfarm.co.uk with the photo for a full refund.
"For more information contact us on 01983 741234 or orders@chevertonfarm.co.uk."
It is imperative that Britons take food recalls seriously, as eating unsafe foods can present a real health risk.
The FSA explained: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
"The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
"In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers."
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