Loyd Grossman is 'upset' and 'distressed' as two people are taken to hospital with botulism after eating his curry sauce.
Consumers are advised not to eat certain jars of the former Masterchef presenter's korma sauce after two people in Scotland were poisoned.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was a manufacturer's decision and stressed that no other batches of Loyd Grossman products were thought to be affected.
"Only one jar from the batch is known to have been contaminated with the bacteria clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism," said the FSA.
The batch is 350g jars with a best before date of February 2013, and a batch code of 1218R 07:21.
The FSA said two members of the same family had contracted botulism after eating a meal made with the sauce and had been taken to hospital. Their condition now is not known.
Anyone who is concerned they may have contracted botulism after eating sauce from the batch should seek urgent medical advice by visiting a hospital or contacting NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
Botulism is caused by a bacterium, which attacks the nervous system. Symptoms include blurred vision, difficulty swallowing and may progress to general muscle weakness.It is not contagious.
Botulism poisoning presents symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after eating the contaminated food. It is easily treated if a doctor or hospital is notified early.
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