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OIC advises of John West recall

Orkney Islands Council’s environmental health team are advising that John West has issued a precautionary recall notice on tins of their sardines due to a suspected microbiological contamination risk.

The product details are:

  • John West boneless sardines in sunflower oil 95g, best before end of December 2026, batch codes 109, 110, 111, 112, 113.
  • John West sardines in olive oil 120g, best before end of December 2026, batch codes 109, 110, 111, 112, 113.

No other John West products are known to be affected.

If you bought either of the above products, you are strongly urged not to eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were purchased for a full refund.

If you have any questions or comments please contact consumercontact@john-west.com

Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. This notice explains to customers why the products are being recalled and what to do if you have bought them.