Tesco and Sainsbury’s shoppers have been told to check their kitchen cupboards after a recall was issued for Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney because of a possible metal contamination risk.
The recall affects selected 195g and 1.35kg packs of the chutney, which may have been bought by customers for regular home use, cheeseboards, sandwiches, cooked dishes or catering purposes. The warning is important because the product has long best-before dates, meaning jars could remain stored at home for months or even years if customers do not check them now.
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK is recalling the product after it was found that some batches may contain pieces of metal. The Food Standards Agency said the possible presence of metal makes the chutney unsafe to eat.
Customers should not taste the chutney to check whether it is affected. Metal contamination is not always visible in food, and a jar may look, smell and appear completely normal. The safest step is to compare the pack size and best-before date with the affected product details.
Which Arran chutney products are affected?
The recall applies to Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney in 195g jars with the following best-before dates: November 25, 2028; January 7, 2029; January 14, 2029; January 15, 2029; January 26, 2029; January 27, 2029; February 2, 2029; and February 3, 2029.
The larger 1.35kg packs are also included in the recall. Affected best-before dates for this size are April 28, 2027; April 29, 2027; July 7, 2027; July 28, 2027; August 9, 2027; August 16, 2027; and August 17, 2027.
Anyone who has one of these products should stop using it immediately. The FSA has advised customers to return the chutney to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. The official recall notice also says customers can contact FBC UK by emailing careline@fbc-uk.com or calling 0800 591 886.
The product has been linked to sales through Tesco and Sainsbury’s. According to the information shared in the recall report, the chutney has been removed from the Sainsbury’s website and is listed as out of stock on Tesco’s online platform.
Loudwater Trade & Finance Ltd has apologised for the inconvenience caused. No injury reports were included in the recall information, but customers are still being warned not to eat the affected chutney because foreign objects in food can cause harm if swallowed.
Why food recalls should not be ignored
Food recalls are issued when a product may pose a safety risk to consumers. In this case, the concern is physical contamination rather than an allergen or bacterial issue. The FSA explains that recalls can happen for several reasons, including manufacturing faults where materials such as plastic or metal may be found in a product.
For shoppers, the key detail is simple: if the pack size and best-before date match the recall, the chutney should not be eaten, used in cooking, donated or served to anyone else. It should be returned for a refund instead.
The latest warning adds to a wider pattern of supermarket food safety alerts in the UK. Swikblog recently covered a separate Tesco Bresaola recall over listeria contamination, showing why shoppers should keep an eye on official product notices, especially for items that may sit in cupboards or fridges for long periods.
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Customers who regularly buy chutneys, preserves or condiments from major supermarkets should check stored jars carefully rather than relying on memory. Best-before dates are usually printed on the label, lid or packaging, and they are the easiest way to confirm whether a product is part of a recall.
If the date does not match the affected list, the product is not included in this specific recall. If there is any doubt, shoppers should contact the retailer or the manufacturer before consuming it.
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