Recall 20 April 2026

Update 1: Saffron Pastries recalls various Saffron Pastries products because of potential rodent contamination

Yes – this has been recalled

Affected: Almond Biscuits; Almond Madeira Slice; Coconut Slice; Cream Roll; Family Almond Cake Rusk; Family Cake Rusk (Updated)
The problem: These products may have been contaminated by rodents making them unsafe to eat.
What to do: If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to where you bought them from for a full refund. For more information email info@saffronpastries.com or call 01274 726101.

Source: Food Standards Agency Official notice ↗

Products affected

Almond Biscuits

Pack size: 12 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 17 February 2027 up to and including 05 April 2027

Almond Madeira Slice

Pack size: 10 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 20 April 2026 up to and including 12 May 2026

Coconut Slice

Pack size: 5 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 23 April 2026 up to and including 05 May 2026

Cream Roll

Pack size: 5 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 10 August 2026 up to and including 20 September 2026

Family Almond Cake Rusk

Pack size: 26 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 20 January 2027 up to and including 11 March 2027

Family Cake Rusk (Updated)

Pack size: 26 Pieces
Best before 11 March 2027

Fruit Madeira Slice

Pack size: 10 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 20 April 2026 up to and including 12 May 2026

Fruit Slice

Pack size: 5 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 23 April 2026 up to and including 30 May 2026

Jam Biscuits (Updated)

Pack size: 12 Pieces
Best before 18 February 2027

Lemon Slice

Pack size: 5 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 16 April 2026 up to and including 08 June 2026

Original Cake Rusk

Pack size: 12 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 20 January 2027 up to and including 10 March 2027

Original Cake Rusk

Pack size: 18 pieces
Best before All best before dates from 16 January 2027 up to and including 10 March 2027

Almond Slice

Pack size: 5 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 17 April 2026 up to and including 05 May 2026

Pistachio Biscuits

Pack size: 12 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 17 February 2027 up to and including 05 April 2027

Plain Madeira Slice

Pack size: 10 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 20 April 2026 up to and including 18 June 2026

Triple Pack Variety Madeira

Pack size: 3 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 30 June 2026 up to and including 12 May 2026

Twin Pack Madeira

Pack size: 2 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 23 April 2026 up to and including 15 May 2026

Vanilla Slice

Pack size: 5 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 17 April 2026 up to and including 30 June 2026

Angel Slice

Pack size: 5 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 17 April 2026 up to and including 30 June 2026

Cake Rusk Soonfi (Updated)

Pack size: 12 Pieces
Best before 30 March 2027

Cake Rusk Soonfi (Updated)

Pack size: 18 Pieces
Best before 30 March 2027

Cherry Madeira Slice

Pack size: 10 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 20 April 2026 up to and including 12 May 2026

Chocolate Slice (Updated)

Pack size: 5 Pieces
Best before 20 April 2026

Coconut Biscuits

Pack size: 12 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 18 February 2027 up to and including 08 March 2027

Coconut Madeira Slice

Pack size: 10 Pieces
Best before All best before dates from 20 April 2026 up to and including 12 May 2026

Risk

These products may have been contaminated by rodents making them unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

Saffron Pastries is recalling the above Saffron Pastries brand products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

What you should do

If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to where you bought them from for a full refund. For more information email info@saffronpastries.com or call 01274 726101.

More information

Saffron Pastries is recalling various Saffron Pastries brand products because of potential rodent contamination. This update corrects the best before dates of five products.

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 20 April 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.