Urgent Bread Recall Issued Over Rodent Contamination Concerns
An entire brand of bread products is being urgently recalled from shelves across the country following serious contamination fears involving rodents. First National Bakery, which operates under parent company FNM Bakery Limited, has confirmed that multiple product lines may be unsafe for consumption due to potential rodent contamination.
Official Warning from Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency has issued a formal statement regarding the recall, stating: "These products may be contaminated by rodents making them unsafe to eat. FNM Bakery Limited is recalling the above First National Bakery 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."
Complete List of Recalled Products
Consumers are urged to check their pantries and refrigerators immediately for the following First National Bakery products, identified by name, size, best before date, and batch code:
- Bulla Bread - No size – 27/04/2026 62d
- Coco Bread - No size - 28/04/2026 59a
- Corn Bread - No size - 28/04/2026 61e
- Large Bun - 800g - 05/05/2026 57c
- Bun Cob - 400g - 05/05/2026 56c
- Medium Bun - 600g - 05/05/2026 57c
- Wholemeal Sliced Bread - 1100g - 28/04/2026 59b
- Wholemeal Unsliced Bread - 1100g - 28/04/2026 59b
- Hi Top Unsliced Bread - 1000g - 28/04/2026 59a
- Hi Top Sliced Bread - 1000g - 28/04/2026 59a
- Shilling (Small Bread) - 400g - 28/04/2026 62a
- Large Sliced Square - 1200g - 28/04/2026 62a
- Medium Sliced Square - 800g - 28/04/2026 62a
- Large Unsliced Square - 1200g - 28/04/2026 62a
- Medium Unsliced Square - 800g - 28/04/2026 62a
- Mongoose - 1000g - 28/04/2026 62a
- Twist - 1000g - 28/04/2026 62a
- Wing - 1000g - 28/04/2026 62a
Immediate Action Required
Customers who have purchased any of the listed products are advised not to consume them under any circumstances. The Food Standards Agency recommends returning the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Retailers have been instructed to display prominent recall notices at all points of sale to alert consumers about the potential health risks associated with these contaminated products.
This recall represents one of the most significant food safety incidents in recent months, affecting multiple bread varieties across different size categories. Food safety experts emphasize that rodent contamination can pose serious health risks, including potential transmission of diseases and bacterial infections.
The recall comes as food safety authorities increase scrutiny on manufacturing facilities following several high-profile contamination incidents in the food industry. Consumers are reminded to regularly check official food safety announcements and to report any concerns about product safety to appropriate regulatory bodies.
