FSA recall as cakes and biscuits contaminated by rodents

Saffron Pastries is recalling a number of its products because of a potential rodent contamination.

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned any shoppers who have purchased the affected products, listed below, not to eat them.

Full refunds will be offered to anyone who has bought the cakes and biscuits.

A statement from the FSA said: “Saffron Pastries is recalling the above Saffron Pastries brand products.

“Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products.

“These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

“If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to where you bought them from for a full refund.”

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These are the Saffron Pastries products affected by the latest recall:

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

For more information email info@saffronpastries.com or call 01274 726101.

Food Recalls Explained

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 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 actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.