The key facts
- 400 g cans of Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup with batch code L07XC and a best-before date of April 2029 have been recalled
- The cause is a manufacturing defect that could spoil the product and cause the cans to swell and burst
- Customers are advised not to open the cans and to dispose of them in an outdoor bin; for a replacement, contact ccuk@baxters.com
Batch of fish soup recalled
Baxters is recalling its canned Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup — a smoked haddock chowder — due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the product to spoil. According to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), the spoiled soup may cause the can to 'swell and potentially burst', and the product itself may develop 'an unpleasant smell and taste'. BBC News reports on the issue citing the FSA notice.
Which cans are affected and what customers should do
The defect may affect 400 g cans with the batch code L07XC and a best-before date of April 2029. Customers in England, Wales and Scotland are advised not to consume the product and not to open the can: the FSA recommends carefully placing the full can in a bag and disposing of it in an outdoor bin to avoid injury if it bursts. Those who want a replacement are asked to contact Baxters customer support at ccuk@baxters.com.
Context
Baxters is one of Scotland's best-known food producers, founded in 1868 in Fochabers in Moray. The company remains a private family business, led by fourth-generation family member Audrey Baxter. Publications report no cases of poisoning or injury linked to this batch; the scale of the recall is limited to the specified batch.
Image source, Getty Images Baxters said a manufacturing defect could spoil the product, causing cans to swell and burst
