NewsHealthFood and drinkHere's what you need to do if you've bought this product10:17, 29 May 2026Customers have been issued a “do not eat” warning over a product that could be “unsafe” for consumption. The item has been recalled by the manufacturer as it may contain “pieces of metal”.The affected product is the Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney, made by Fox’s Burton’s Companies. On the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website, it explained: “Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK is recalling Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney because it may contain pieces of metal, making it unsafe to eat.”The FSA continued: “Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.”You can see the notice online here. The recall affects several batches of the chutney.These are:Pack size - 195g, best before- 25 November 2028Pack size - 195g, best before- 07 January 2029Pack size - 1.35kg, best before - 07 July 2027Pack size - 1.35kg, best before - 28 July 2027Pack size - 1.35kg, best before - 09 August 2027Pack size - 1.35kg, best before - 16 August 2027Pack size - 1.35kg, best before - 17 August 2027Pack size - 195g, best before- 14 January 2029Pack size - 195g, best before- 15 January 2029Pack size - 195g, best before - 26 January 2029Pack size - 195g, best before- 27 January 2029Pack size - 195g, best before- 02 February 2029Pack size - 195g, best before- 03 February 2029Pack size - 1.35kg, best before - 28 April 2027Pack size - 1.35kg, best before - 29 April 2027Advice to consumersThe FSA told customers to return the chutney for a full refund. It said: “If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund.”For more information, you can contact careline@fbc-uk.com or telephone 0800 591 886. The FSA added: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).“The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and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.”Article continues belowFor more information, visit the FSA website here.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.FoodFood and drinkHealthy LifeHealth
'Do not eat warning' as food recalled that may contain metal
Here's what you need to do if you've bought this product
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Fox's Burton's Companies UK has recalled multiple batches of Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney (195g and 1.35kg sizes) due to potential metal contamination, with best-before dates ranging from April 2027 to February 2029. The recall is a routine FSA food safety action with no tech or market relevance; customers should return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund.
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