Morrisons recalls fruit due to salmonella fears as shoppers told 'do not eat it'

Morrisons is recalling two of its mango products over fears they could be contaminated with salmonella.

The supermarket is taking the precautionary step of recalling Morrisons Mango and Morrisons Mango Fingers due to possible traces of salmonella.

The products being recalled are the Morrisons Mango 240g pack with a use by date of August 23, and the Morrisons Mango Fingers 410g with a use by date of August 22.

Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products.

Customers are being advised to return the product to stores for a full refund - no receipt will be required.

Morrisons Mango 240g pack with a use by date of August 23 is being recalled due to possible salmonella traces (Morrisons)

Symptoms of salmonella can include fever, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, chills, headache, nausea and vomiting.

The FSA said: “Morrisons is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products.

“These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell customers what to do if they have bought the products.

“If you have bought any of the above products do not eat it. Instead, return it to the nearest Morrisons store for a full refund.”

In June of this year, the grocery store recalled several breaded chicken products due to fears they contained small pieces of glass.

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be "withdrawn" or "recalled".

If a product is "withdrawn" this is where an item is taking down from shelves, but if something has been "recalled" then customers are asked to return the product.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.

Morrisons Mango Fingers 410g with a use by date of August 22. is being recalled due to possible salmonella traces (Morrisons)

This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.

When a supermarket product is recalled, you usually don’t need your receipt to get your money back.

But if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.

For all product recalls, you can check the Food Standards Agency and Chartered Trading Standards Institute websites.

You should also notice recall notices in stores if they've pulled a product from shelves.