Specialist Public Health Lawyers Welcome Food Safety Precautions

Supermarket chain Asda has issued a recall on jars of pickled beetroot amid fears they could potentially contain the deadly botulism bacteria. 

It is still not completely clear how the bacteria may have got into the 710g jars of ‘Asda Chosen By You Pickled Crinkle Cut Beetroot’, however a statement from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) highlighted that “the issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.” 

The Food Standards Agency has commented further, telling customers who have bought the jars to not consume them as botulinum can cause “serious” food poisoning. 

Botulism bacteria produce some of the most powerful toxins that attack the nervous system and in some cases cause paralysis. Other symptoms include blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing or difficulty speaking. 

Irwin Mitchell’s expert lawyers have represented hundreds of clients who have suffered gastric illness as a result of contracting food poisoning either in the UK or while on holiday abroad.

If you or a loved one has suffered food poisoning due to poor hygiene standards, our personal injury claim  team could help you claim compensation. Visit our Food Poisoning Claims page for more information.