Sainsbury's is the latest supermarket to recall a food product due to contamination with salmonella.
The supermarket has warned customers not to consume by Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds, but instead, return the product to a store.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: "Sainsbury’s is recalling 'by Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds' because Salmonella has been found in the product.
"Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps."
Sainsbury’s is recalling 'by Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds' because salmonella has been found in the product
Sainsbury's
by Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: 4044, 4045
Best before: February 2025
The FSA said: "Sainsbury’s is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold.
"These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product."
Sainsbury's customer notice read: "As a precautionary measure, Sainsbury's are recalling the above by Sainsbury's Flaked Almonds 200g, as they may contain salmonella, that may cause illness if consumed.
"If you have bought one of the affected batches of this product, we advise you not to consume it.
"For a full refund, please return the product to your local Sainsbury's store. For further details or if you have any questions, please visit our website Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact our Careline on 0800 028 8303."
The supermarket reassured customers that no other Sainsbury's products were affected by the recall, and apologised for any inconvenience caused.
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Sainsbury's advised customers: 'If you have bought one of the affected batches of this product, we advise you not to consume it'
PA IMAGESThe FSA echoed this advice: "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."
Food recalls must be taken seriously when they occur. The FSA explained: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
"The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
"In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers."
Aldi recently recalled a food product that "may have been tampered with".