Popular UK scotch eggs recalled due to Salmonella risk

The Compleat Food Group, the parent company of the popular food brand Wall’s, has recalled two scotch egg products over concerns of Salmonella contamination.

The affected items are 113g packs of Wall’s The Classic Scotch Egg and 226g packs of Wall’s Two Classic Scotch Eggs, both with a use-by date of 2 July.

The recall applies only to these specific batches, with no other Wall’s products affected, the company confirmed.

In a statement accompanying the recall notice, The Compleat Food Group said:

We are voluntarily recalling the following Wall’s products with a use-by date of July 2, 2025, only, due to a potential risk of Salmonella.

If you have purchased either product, please do not eat it. Return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund – no receipt is required.

This is an isolated incident and no other Wall’s products are affected.”

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed that retailers selling the affected products will display point-of-sale notices warning customers not to consume the contaminated batches. Consumers can return the recalled scotch eggs to the store where they bought them for a full refund, with no proof of purchase required.

For more information, consumers can contact The Compleat Food Group at [email protected].

How can you get Salmonella and what are the symptoms?

Salmonella infection typically arises from consuming contaminated foods such as raw or undercooked meat and poultry, eggs, unpasteurised dairy, and even raw fruits and vegetables. But it’s not just what you eat; handling infected food and then touching your mouth can also transmit the bacteria. Once present, Salmonella can easily spread to other people, surfaces and objects, increasing the risk of further infections.

Because of its ease of transmission and severity, Salmonella can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly and individuals with weakened immune systems. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and, in some cases, bloody diarrhoea.