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To ask you ‘what the *** you think I ate?’

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AandEembarrassment · 07/10/2024 20:07

NC as very specific!!

Bought a prepacked sandwich on way home. First bite was super super salty, so thought may be there was a pocket of salt. Second bite the same but then my mouth started burning. That lasted for 20 minutes. Only had those two bites. No chilli or rocket etc in it, no chilli used by company. Chemical taste. Mouth now left with that post emulsifier taste (two hours on) but no burning.

I phoned 111 and they sent me to A&E. vitals all fine at triage so home now as nothing they can do and I’m not experiencing any symptoms. Thank goodness - didn’t fancy staying in hospital with ‘sandwich mouth’ - most embarrassing when there are people with actual problems!

But what are your best guesses about what it was? I eat black pepper, rocket and chilli and it was none of those. Tasted like a chemical rather than food. Anyone have experience of making pre-packaged sandwiches and what can go wrong please?

Never eating there again!!

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AandEembarrassment · 28/10/2024 22:39

Oh they have refreshed the training for the team. Sounds like they are made on site rather than in a factory.

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AandEembarrassment · 28/10/2024 22:35

Disappointing update:

I have heard back from the avocado, herb, and parmesan wrap making company. They have conducted their investigation (having not taken the sandwich for analysis) and it was ‘inconclusive’. They found that nothing had changed in the cleaning and production process. They have offered me a £30 gift card - hilarious. I’ll never eat there again.

I have written back asking for the report and asking to take it further.

I’ve not heard back from the council either.

I was thinking about just letting it slide as I’ve got a hell of a lot going on in life at the moment anyway, but given the seriousness of contamination for some people I feel like I need to take it as far as I can. For me it was a burning mouth for 20 minutes and some hassle but cross contamination can mean far more serious consequences for some.

So still no idea what I ate!

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AandEembarrassment · 26/10/2024 10:14

Overthinker89 · 25/10/2024 17:11

Did the tests from environmental health ever come back? Hooked.

The offending item remains in the freezer and I am still waiting to hear from the council and the company’s safety team. It’s pretty poor.

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Miyagi99 · 25/10/2024 17:30

AandEembarrassment · 07/10/2024 20:57

Two of you?! How?! 😂

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I’m another one, got washing powder on my hands and it ended up in my mouth, it’s is really salty and itchy.

Overthinker89 · 25/10/2024 17:11

Did the tests from environmental health ever come back? Hooked.

tishtishboom · 22/10/2024 13:43

I once took a big mouthful of a sandwich in which the lettuce had clearly been washed in a sink and contaminated with Vim. Tasted it all week.

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AandEembarrassment · 22/10/2024 13:10

itwasnevermine · 22/10/2024 08:50

@AandEembarrassment yes, it can make my mouth feel strange. Same for vinegar etc.

I think the likelihood is it's just a bit of food as opposed to something nefarious

Definitely wasn’t like the times I’ve had it before. Definitely something extremely strong. Could just be salt if that causes such intense burning.

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NoBinturongsHereMate · 22/10/2024 09:38

The coriander thing isn't a burning sensation, just perfumey,.sockey yuk.

HappyTwo · 22/10/2024 09:11

Was there corriander in the sandwich? Some people have an inherited gene that makes coriander taste like soap to them.

itwasnevermine · 22/10/2024 08:50

@AandEembarrassment yes, it can make my mouth feel strange. Same for vinegar etc.

I think the likelihood is it's just a bit of food as opposed to something nefarious

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AandEembarrassment · 22/10/2024 08:45

itwasnevermine · 22/10/2024 08:38

OP I've only read your posts but when I've had really salty food my mouth can burn. It was likely that. Especially as there were no long lasting effects.

Oh really? It was chilli type intense for 20 mins. Do you think it could just be salt? That would be good. Much better than some kind of cleaning product.

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itwasnevermine · 22/10/2024 08:38

OP I've only read your posts but when I've had really salty food my mouth can burn. It was likely that. Especially as there were no long lasting effects.

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AandEembarrassment · 22/10/2024 08:34

Update. There is no update. I’m a bit cross really. Sandwich provider passed to their safety team and said it would be a week. H&S at the council sent an automatic response and I’ve heard nothing since. I chased my original contact at sandwich provider yesterday to nudge.

All a bit lacklustre.

Sandwich is still in the freezer. No further side effects but would still like to know what I ate and how they will make sure it doesn’t happen again.

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reallyfm · 09/10/2024 06:25

I read this daily fail article and it's put me off pre packed sandwiches 🤮

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12408025/amp/People-just-realising-pre-packaged-sandwiches-really-theyre-vowing-never-eat-again.html

dayslikethese1 · 09/10/2024 05:28

I'm so curious now...

gingersnapdrop · 09/10/2024 02:41

My friend has a serious aged cheese allergy and her mouth gets itchy from really aged Parmesan but she can eat the mild shaky stuff. Could it have been a massive chunk of aged cheese?

Copperoliverbear · 09/10/2024 00:45

This happened to my father once with a salad apparently they wash it with like a bleach tablet and a bit had been left in the salad and he ate it.
His mouth was burning and couldn't taste anything for a bit either.

NZDreaming · 08/10/2024 23:54

AandEembarrassment · 08/10/2024 23:31

Non-update update.

thanks for all the responses. Been flat out at work so no time to respond today.

I reported it to council and got an automatic reply. I’ve heard from the shop and they have asked for more detail which I should have time to send tomorrow.

‘Sandwich mouth’ has cleared up and I’ve not grown an extra head so no serious side effects. I have eaten lots of biscuits today to soak it up. I mean, I’m sure that will help right?

Definitely @AandEembarrassment - biscuits are the well established treatment for sandwich mouth and with a case as severe as yours I’d prescribe a double helping just to be sure!

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AandEembarrassment · 08/10/2024 23:31

Non-update update.

thanks for all the responses. Been flat out at work so no time to respond today.

I reported it to council and got an automatic reply. I’ve heard from the shop and they have asked for more detail which I should have time to send tomorrow.

‘Sandwich mouth’ has cleared up and I’ve not grown an extra head so no serious side effects. I have eaten lots of biscuits today to soak it up. I mean, I’m sure that will help right?

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AandEembarrassment · 08/10/2024 23:27

raydavis · 08/10/2024 23:24

How are you going to go about reporting it and/or going to the hassle of getting it tested if you can't even make the effort to walk over to the fridge and take a photo of the ingredients?

I know right?!! My fridge is in the west wing and the maid had clocked off. Don’t worry my PA has sorted it out. Got her to cycle it to the council office in the rain earlier. Toodle pip chummy.

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raydavis · 08/10/2024 23:24

How are you going to go about reporting it and/or going to the hassle of getting it tested if you can't even make the effort to walk over to the fridge and take a photo of the ingredients?

JohnTheRevelator · 08/10/2024 22:58

AandEembarrassment · 07/10/2024 21:12

They told me I did the right thing. But thanks. You sound lurvely. 😊

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There's always one isn't there?! 😂😂😂

StopMakingMeLook · 08/10/2024 20:57

If it makes you feel better, my husband once had to attend A&E after he accidentally chumped down on an indoor firework, thinking it was some sort of posh charcoal cracker.

(At a party, yes alcohol had been consumed, but it didn't help that the host had arranged the indoor fireworks on a dinner plate)

housethatbuiltme · 08/10/2024 20:14

Ammonia and nitrates are in cleaning products and also released by several foods as the break down.

DisabledDemon · 08/10/2024 19:47

You could also talk to the Food Standards Agency.

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