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Lottie Gibbons

Asda, Tesco and Waitrose recall pork, pesto and baby powder over health fears

UK supermarkets are recalling a number of products over health fears.

The items are sold at Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's, and shoppers are being urged to return the items as soon as possible for a full refund.

Product recalls are made by traders about products that have problems that could affect the safety of the consumer.

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All items are suspected to contain salmonella.

The product should not be used and should be returned to the trader.

These are the items that have been recalled in the past week:

Tesco

Tesco is recalling Tesco Hog Roast Style Pork with Apple Sauce because the crackling crumb sachet within the pack may contain salmonella.

Product details

  • Tesco Hog Roast Style Pork with Apple Sauce (suitable for freezing)
  • Pack size: 425 g
  • Use-by dates: 06 January 2022, 09 January 2022, 15 January 2022, 17 January 2022, 6 February 2022, 8 March 2022, 9 March 2022

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it.

Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If you require further details, please contact Tesco Customer Services directly on 0800 505 555.

Waitrose

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose & Partners Green Pesto with Basil because salmonella has been found in the product.

Product details

  • Waitrose & Partners Green Pesto with Basil
  • Pack size: 145 g
  • Use-by date: 27 February 2022

Symptoms caused by salmonella typically include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps.

Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

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. For more information contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, option 4.

Asda

Abbott has taken the precautionary step of recalling various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powders because of the possible presence of salmonella and cronobacter sakazakii.

Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants, ordinarily to be used under medical supervision.

Symptoms caused by salmonella and cronobacter sakazakii usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, although in severe cases may lead to sepsis or meningitis which include symptoms in infants including poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes) and abnormal breaths and movements.

In a statement to the ECHO, Abbott said: "“We value the trust parents and caregivers place in us, and ensuring the safety and quality of our products is our top priority.

"As part of Abbott's quality processes, all infant formula products are tested for Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella and other pathogens, and they must test negative before any product is released.

"Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of either of these bacteria, including retained samples related to the four U.S. complaints, and we continue to test."

Product details

Elecare Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 28130Z20
Best-before date: October 2022

Elecare Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 29266Z20
Best-before date: December 2022

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 27937Z26
Best-before date: March 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 28123Z26
Best-before date: April 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 29210Z20
Best-before date: May 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 29280Z26
Best-before date: May 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 30283Z26
Best-before date: June 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 30281Z26
Best-before date: June 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 31410Z20
Best-before date: July 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 31411Z20
Best-before date: July 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 33688Z20
Best-before date: September 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 32431Z20
Best-before date: October 2023

Elecare Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 30374Z20
Best-before date: December 2022

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 34929Z20
Best-before date: October 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 35030Z20
Best-before date: November 2023

Elecare Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 32422Z21
Best-before date: February 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 22333Z26
Best-before date: October 2022

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 23443Z26
Best-before date: November 2022

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 25550Z26
Best-before date: January 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 25564Z26
Best-before date: January 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 26867Z26
Best-before date: February 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 27936Z26
Best-before date: March 2023

If you have purchased or been prescribed any of the above product batches, do not feed it to your baby and return to the place of purchase.

If you have additional questions, please contact Abbott on 01795 580303. If you have any concerns about the health of your baby, please seek medical advice.

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