Urgent warning for Costa sandwiches over fears they may contain stones

08 September 2023 , 08:33

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Warnings have been issued over Costa sandwiches and wraps (Image: Getty Images)

Costa Coffee customers have been urged not to eat certain sandwiches and wraps - because they could contain stones.

A recall warning from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the products are 'unsafe to eat' as they may be a choking hazard.

Anyone who has bought the Costa Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap, Costa Southern Fried Chicken Wrap, Costa Chicken Salad Sandwich or Costa BLT sandwich since Wednesday has been told not to eat them, and return them to the store they were purchased from for a full refund.

Costa have said customers can also contact them via a dedicated phone line. The café chain, which has been owned by the Coca-Cola Company since 2019, was informed of the issue by a supplier.

The recall affects the Costa Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap, Costa Southern Fried Chicken Wrap, Costa Chicken Salad Sandwich and Costa BLT sandwich

A Costa Coffee spokesperson said: “Costa Coffee is recalling four savoury items, listed below with use by dates. We have been notified by our supplier of a possible presence of small stones that could be a choking hazard if consumed. Customers who bought any of the products listed should not eat them and instead, please return to a store, with or without a receipt, for a full refund.

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Costa BLT sandwich – use by dates between 6th – 8th September, inclusive

Costa Chicken Salad Sandwich – use by dates between 6th – 8th September, inclusive

Costa Southern Fried Chicken Wrap – use by dates between 6th – 8th September, inclusive

Costa Chicken Caesar Wrap – use by dates between 6th – 8th September, inclusive

We take this matter extremely seriously and sincerely apologise for any concern this recall has caused.”

Choking occurs when someone's airway suddenly gets blocked, either fully or partly, so they can't breathe or breathe properly. If the airway is only partly blocked, the person will usually be able to speak, cry, cough or breathe, according to the NHS, and the person should be encouraged to cough.

Severe choking, which leaves someone unable to speak, cry, cough or breathe, should be treated immediately with back blows and abdominal thrusts in an adult. Abdominal thrusts should not be performed on babies under one, or pregnant women.

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