Milk Recall Issued Due to Deadly Bacteria Contamination
A major recall has been issued by Kenneth Hanna’s Farm Shop for all two-litre bottles of Ken’s Raw Jersey Milk in Northern Ireland, due to possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC). The recall, as reported by GB News, affects all batch codes and use-by dates of the product.
The Food Standards Agency has published a Product Recall Information Notice (PRIN) alerting consumers to the potential health risk. According to GB News, the farm shop has displayed point-of-sale notices explaining the recall to customers who may have purchased the affected milk. The recall comes as a precautionary measure following the detection of possible STEC contamination, which can cause serious illness in consumers.
The recall applies exclusively to customers in Northern Ireland where the product is sold. STEC infections can cause severe health problems, with symptoms including severe diarrhoea (which may be bloody), abdominal pain, and in some cases, haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). As GB News reports, HUS is a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and may potentially be fatal in severe cases.
The Food Standards Agency advises that anyone experiencing these symptoms should stay away from work, school or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours. This precaution is necessary to prevent spreading the infection to others, as STEC can be highly contagious. As quoted in the GB News article, the company stated: “Urgent! All customers, please observe this notice. As a precautionary measure, we are recalling all batches and use-by dates of our raw cow’s milk due to a potential link to illness from E. coli. Please return or destroy any implicated milk or product made from raw milk.”
The recall has been implemented as a protective measure to safeguard public health, given the serious nature of STEC contamination and its potential consequences. Any products made using the contaminated milk should also be disposed of as a precaution. The farm shop has issued notices explaining the recall process to affected customers. This type of action is taken when a food product poses a potential health risk, resulting in either withdrawal from shelves or a full recall, requesting customers to return products.
The FSA issues these Product Recall Information Notices to inform both consumers and local authorities about food safety problems, with the reference number for this specific recall being FSA-PRIN-26-2025. As GB News reports, the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent any potential health risks associated with STEC contamination. Consumers are advised to follow the instructions provided by the farm shop and the Food Standards Agency to ensure their safety.
In related news, GB News has reported on the risks associated with STEC infections and the importance of taking precautions to prevent the spread of the infection. The news provider has also reported on the measures being taken by the farm shop and the Food Standards Agency to address the issue.
For more information on the recall and how to return or dispose of the affected products, consumers can contact Kenneth Hanna’s Farm Shop directly or visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Reference: https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/food/milk-recall-deadly-bacteria-contamination
