Sainsbury's has recalled its By Sainsbury's Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze after discovering the product contains milk that was not declared on its packaging.
The supermarket chain is urging shoppers with milk allergies or intolerances to avoid consuming the item, as it presents a potential health hazard.
The Food Standards Agency initially published an alert, advising customers who have purchased the affected lamb shoulder to return it to any Sainsbury's store for a complete refund.
The recall specifically affects 400g packs bearing batch code 8090642 and a use-by date of January 21, 2026.
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Shoppers have been urged to return the product to any Sainsbury's store for a complete refund
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According to the FSA's risk statement, the presence of undeclared milk makes this product potentially dangerous for individuals with allergies or intolerances to milk or its constituents.
The alert has been assigned reference number FSA-AA-02-2026.
Sainsbury's has reached out to allergy support organisations to ensure their members are informed about the issue.
Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in stores to warn customers about the recall and explain the returns process.
In a statement, Sainsbury's said: "Sainsbury's is recalling packs of its By Sainsbury's Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze 400g because it contains milk allergen which is not mentioned on the label."
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The retailer added: "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity to milk."
"We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused by this recall.
"The safety and quality of our products are very important to us, and we take all issues regarding the safety of our products seriously."
Shoppers seeking further information can visit Sainsburys.co.uk/help or telephone the careline on 0800 636 262.
The Sainsbury's recall follows closely behind a separate food safety incident involving Tesco, which issued an urgent warning about three pate products carrying incorrect use-by dates.
Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in stores
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The affected Tesco items included Coarse Farmhouse Pate, Coarse Ardennes Pate, and Smooth Chicken Liver Pate, all in 170g packaging marked with a January 5, 2025, use-by date.
The FSA warned that the mislabelled dates meant the products may have spoiled earlier than expected, potentially allowing harmful bacteria to develop.
Tesco advised customers not to consume these items and offered full refunds at any of its stores.
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