Sainsbury’s recalls Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-43-2026
Reason for the recall
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills,
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.
- Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes 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.
ReasonThe presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be…
BrandSainsbury’s
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Product
Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives
- Brand
- Sainsbury’s
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- Product recall
- Sainsbury’s is recalling Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
- Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives (120g) — Use by: 06 September 2026 07 September 2026 10 September 2026
What to do
- Sainsbury’s is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Sainsbury’s store from where you will be given a full refund. For further information, please visit the Sainsbury’s website at Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact their careline on 0800 028 8303.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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