'Do not eat it!' Waitrose issues urgent recall as sauce could cause fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps
Waitrose customers must not consume the product
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Waitrose and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued an important warning to Britons, as salmonella has been found in a product.
The food recall affects Waitrose customers in England, Scotland and Wales.
No1 Pesto alla Genovese 145g
Brand: Waitrose
Best before date: September 26, 2024
Waitrose
The supermarket told shoppers that the product is being recalled due to "salmonella detection".
Affected customers were advised: "Do not consume. Package up item. Return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund."
Customers were advised to contact Waitrose Customer Care at 0800 188 884, Option 4 for further information.
Waitrose added: "We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."
Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) also issued a warning regarding the recall.
Britons were told: "Waitrose & Partners is recalling No1 Pesto alla Genovese because Salmonella has been found in the product.
"Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. If you have bought the above product do not eat it."
The FSA explained why food recalls sometimes occur. The Government department said: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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.
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