“Unsafe to eat”: Saffron Pastries products recalled due to potential rodent contamination

A host of Saffron Pastries products are being recalled - because of potential rodent contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced the recall action and urged consumers not to eat any of the products, with point of sale notices displayed in stores selling the items.

"These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products," the FSA said. It added: "If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to where you bought them from for a full refund."

The FSA said the notice was issued because "these products may have been contaminated by rodents making them unsafe to eat".

Saffron Pastries products recall - full list

• Almond Biscuits, 12 pieces, with best before dates between February 17, 2027 and April 5, 2027
• Almond Madeira Slice, 10 pieces with best before dates between April 20, 2026 and May 12, 2026
• Coconut Slice, 5 pieces, with best before dates from April 23, 2026, to May 5, 2026
• Cream Roll, 5 pieces, with best before dates from August 10, 2026, to September 20, 2026
• Family Almond Cake Rusk, 26 pieces, with best before dates from January 20, 2027, to March 11, 2027
• Family Cake Rusk, 26 pieces, with best before dates up to and including March 11, 2027
• Fruit Madeira Slice, 10 pieces, with best before dates from April 20, 2026, to May 12, 2026
• Fruit Slice, 5 pieces, with best before dates from April 23, 2026, to May 30, 2026
• Jam Biscuits, 12 pieces, with best before dates up to and including February 18, 2027
• Lemon Slice, 5 pieces, with best before dates from April 16, 2026, to June 8, 2026
• Original Cake Rusk, 12 pieces, with best before dates from January 20, 2027, to March 10, 2027
• Original Cake Rusk, 18 pieces, with best before dates from January 16, 2027, to March 10, 2027
• Almond Slice, 5 pieces, with best before dates from April 17, 2026, to May 5, 2026
• Pistachio Biscuits, 12 pieces, with best before dates from February 17, 2027, to April 5, 2027
• Plain Madeira Slice, 10 Pieces, with best before dates from April 20, 2026, up to and including June 18, 2026
• Triple Pack Variety Madeira, 3 Pieces, with best before dates from June 30, 2026, to May 12, 2026
• Twin Pack Madeira, 2 Pieces, with best before dates from April 23, 2026, to May 15, 2026
• Vanilla Slice, 5 Pieces, with best before dates from April 17, 2026, to June 30, 2026
• Angel Slice, 5 Pieces, with best before dates from April 17, 2026, to June 30, 2026
• Cake Rusk Soonfi, 12 Pieces, with best before dates up to and including March 30, 2027
• Cake Rusk Soonfi, 18 Pieces, with best before dates up to and including March 30, 2027
• Cherry Madeira Slice, 10 Pieces, with best before dates from April 20, 2026, to May 12, 2026
• Chocolate Slice, 5 Pieces, with best before dates up to and including April 20, 2026
• Coconut Biscuits, 12 Pieces, with best before dates from February 18, 2027, to March 8, 2027
• Coconut Madeira Slice, 10 Pieces, with best before dates from April 20, 2026, to May 12, 2026

What is a product recall?

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 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.

For more information on the Saffron Pastries products recall, email [email protected] or call 01274 726101.