Perthshire-based Republic of Munchery, suppliers of Wilsons pet food, is recalling several products because of the presence of salmonella in one of the ingredients used to manufacture them.

The affected products are:

• Wilsons Cold Pressed Haggis, pack size 2kg and 10kg, best before 07 January 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Succulent Chicken, pack size 2kg and 10kg, all dates from 15 December 2022 up to and including 17 February 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Grass Fed Lamb, pack size 2kg and 10kg, all dates from 13 December 2022 up to and including 10 February 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Clear Water Salmon, pack size 2kg and 10kg, all dates from 15 December 2022 up to and including 23 February 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Farmhouse Turkey and Duck, pack size 2kg and 10kg, all dates from 10 December 2022 up to and including 22 February 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Highland Venison and Trout, pack size 2kg and 10kg, all dates from 16 December 2022 up to and including 14 February 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Wild White Fish, pack size 2kg and 10kg, all dates from 14 December 2022 up to and including 2 February 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Working Dog Beef, pack size 15kg, all dates from 13 December 2022 up to and including 23 February 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Working Dog Chicken, pack size 15kg, all dates from 14 December 2022 up to and including 23 February 2023
• Wilsons Cold Pressed Working Dog Pork, pack size 15kg, all dates from 20 December 2022 up to and including 21 February 2023

In its risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said: “The presence of salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The products could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the product, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals.”

Point of sale notices are being displayed in all retail stores selling the affected products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

The FSA’s advice to consumers is: “If you have bought any of the above products do not use them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund or contact Republic of Munchery Ltd for further advice by calling 01250798298 or emailing them at info@wilsonspetfood.co.uk.”