Grape Tree has issued a recall for its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts after Shiga toxin-producing E. coli was discovered in a batch of the product.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed the contamination in a warning to shoppers, sharing that it affects those in England, Scotland and Wales.
Grape Tree Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: G41 5 101 250610
Best before: July 11, 2026
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the 250g product
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Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause serious health complications.
Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea) and abdominal pain, the FSA warned.
Sometimes it can lead to haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), "a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal".
Customers who have purchased the affected macadamia nuts were advised not to consume them.
"If you have bought the above product, do not eat it," officials stated. "Instead, return it to the store from which it was bought for a full refund."
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores where the affected nuts were sold to alert customers about the recall.
It's important to note that while Grape Tree Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts come in 250g, 500g and 1kg, only one batch of the 250g variety is affected.
For more information regarding the recall, customers can contact Grape Tree directly via email at info@grapetree.co.uk.
The company apologised to affected shoppers for any inconvenience caused.
This comes as Lidl issues a critical shopper warning as snacks may contain plastic and pose a choking hazard.
Food recalls should always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety. The FSA explained why food recalls occur.
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'If you have bought the above product, do not eat it'
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About product recalls and withdrawals
"If there is a problem with a food product, that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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."
