Chutney is the sort of thing that sits in a cupboard for months, which is exactly why this recall is worth a look even if you bought it a while ago. Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK is recalling Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney because it may contain pieces of metal, making it unsafe to eat. The affected dates run all the way out to 2029, so a jar you picked up to go with the cheeseboard could easily still be in date. If you've got one, this is a quick check that's worth doing now.
The best-before date is printed on the jar. Both the small 195g jars and the catering-sized 1.35kg tubs are included, so check whichever size you've bought.
For more information, FBC UK can be reached on 0800 591 886 or by email at [email protected].
Physical contamination recalls like this usually trace back to the machinery. A worn blade, a loose bolt, or a fragment shed during mixing or filling can all end up in the jar. Most factories run metal detectors on the line to catch precisely this. No system is perfect, though, and when something slips through, a precautionary recall is the responsible move. The wide spread of best-before dates here hints that the problem hit several production runs rather than one bad batch, which explains why so many date codes are listed.
Chutneys and preserves are easy to forget about at the back of a cupboard, so it's worth a proper rummage if you buy this brand. For the latest on what's been pulled from shelves, the FSA alerts page is the place to keep an eye on.