Supermarket chain Morrisons has issued a recall for its premium Cumberland sausages due to potential contamination with blue plastic pieces.
The retailer is recalling "The Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages" as the product may be unsafe to eat.
The Food Standards Agency has published details of the recall, which affects 400g packs with a use-by date of May 1, 2025.
"The possible presence of small pieces of blue plastic, which makes the product unsafe to eat," the FSA cautioned.
The meat product may be unsafe to eat
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Customers who have purchased the affected sausages are being advised not to consume them due to safety concerns.
Morrisons has taken immediate action by displaying point of sale notices in all retail stores selling the product.
The notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and provide instructions on what to do if they have purchased it.
The supermarket chain is advising customers who have bought the affected sausages to return them to their nearest store.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues Product Recall Information Notices to inform consumers and local authorities about problems with food products.
In some cases, a more serious 'Food Alert for Action' may be issued, providing local authorities with specific actions to take on behalf of consumers.
Products with safety concerns are either 'withdrawn' (taken off shelves) or 'recalled' (customers asked to return the product).
This recall follows a similar incident last month when Coca-Cola issued a recall affecting more than 10,000 cans of soda due to plastic contamination, in March.
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A full refund will be provided to customers returning the product
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The FDA warned "hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach and intestine as well as damage to the teeth and gums".
The voluntary recall was announced by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, covering 864 cases containing 12 cans each.
It was reported to the FDA earlier in March and comes amid what officials describe as a growing trend of food and drink recalls across major brands and retailers.
Consumers with concerns about either recall are encouraged to contact the respective companies directly.
