Sainsbury’s has issued an urgent recall for a specific food product due to potential health risks for certain individuals. Customers who purchased the affected item, the ‘Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze,’ are advised not to consume it. The recall is related to a batch of the product that contains undeclared milk, posing a threat to those with milk allergies or intolerances.
The supermarket’s notice states that the impacted product is the 400g pack of ‘Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze’ with a batch code of ‘8090642’ and a use-by date of January 21, 2026. Customers who bought this product are urged to return it to any Sainsbury’s store for a full refund.
In response to the recall, Sainsbury’s has apologized for any inconvenience caused and emphasized the importance of product safety and quality. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has also issued a notice regarding the recall, emphasizing the potential health risks associated with the undisclosed milk allergen in the product.
The FSA highlighted that allergy alerts are crucial in ensuring consumer safety and preventing the sale of products with allergy concerns. Products with potential risks are either withdrawn or recalled to safeguard consumers. The FSA further explained that such actions are taken when there are risks related to incorrect or missing allergy labeling, ensuring that consumers are informed and protected.
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