Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd recalls various products

July 18, 2017

Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd recalls various products because of inadequate procedures to control Clostridium botulinum

Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd has recalled a number of its products, including one gluten free product with the Crossed Grain symbol, as a precautionary measure, because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum.

Product details

Brand: Macsween of Edinburgh

Product name: Delicious Every Day Haggis Gluten Free

Sizes: 454g

‘Use by’ Date: Up to and including 18/08/2017

Risk

Manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of the products could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the manufacturer.

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. A recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.