Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-38-2023
Reason for the recall
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.
- 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.
ReasonThe presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to…
BrandSainsbury’s
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Product
Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring — Sainsbury’s
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- Sainsbury’s
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- Product recall
- Sainsbury’s are taking the precautionary action of recalling all date codes of Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in some of the products.
- Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring (200g) — Use by: All dates from 23 November 2023 up to and including 16 January 2024
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 any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information visit 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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