Shoppers are being urged to check their cupboards, fridges and freezers after food products were recalled from various supermarkets.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues recalls for a variety of reasons, including when products contain allergens that are not disclosed on the packaging or if metal or bacteria is detected in the item.
When a product is recalled, for any reason, the FSA shares details on what you should do if you have bought the item, as well as detailed information on why the item has been pulled from sale.
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Anyone who has purchased an item can take it to their nearest store in exchange for a full refund. No receipt is necessary. Here is an ongoing list of the latest items being withdrawn from the shelves and the reasons why.
Morrisons
Morrisons are taking the precautionary action of extending their recall of The Best Taleggio because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
This product recall has been updated to include more ‘use by’ dates.
Product details
- The Best Taleggio
- Pack size: 200 g
- Use-by date: All date codes up to and including 28 April 2024
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Asda
ASDA are taking the precautionary action of recalling ASDA Extra Special Taleggio because Listeria monocytogenes have been found in some of the products.
Product details
- ASDA Extra Special Taleggio
- Pack size: 200 g
- Use-by date: 14 April 2024
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Waitrose
Unilever is recalling Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks (3 x 100 ml) sold at Waitrose because they may contain pieces of metal. The possible presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details
- Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks
- Pack size: 3 x 100 ml
- Batch code: L3324, L3325, L3326, L3327, L3328
- Best-before date: November 2025
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, any customers with queries or concerns can contact the careline team for further guidance on 08006781031.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is recalling ‘by Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds’ because Salmonella has been found in the product.
Product details
- by Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds
- Pack size: 200 g
- Batch code: 4044, 4045
- Best-before date: February 2025
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Further information can be found on the Sainsbury’s website or contact Sainsbury’s careline on 0800 028 8303.
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