Sainsbury's has issued an urgent 'do not eat' warning to customers over a specific batch of its own-brand ready meal, citing a possible health risk for people with certain allergies.
What Product Is Being Recalled?
The supermarket is recalling packs of its 'By Sainsbury's Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze' weighing 400g. The recall is due to the presence of milk that is not declared on the product label, posing a danger to anyone with an allergy or intolerance.
The affected batch has a batch code of '8090642' and a use-by date of January 21, 2026. Only products with these specific identifiers are part of the recall action.
What Should Customers Do?
Sainsbury's has instructed anyone who has purchased the affected product not to consume it. Instead, they should return it to their nearest Sainsbury's store, where they will receive a full refund without the need for a receipt.
The retailer has apologised for the inconvenience, stating: "The safety and quality of our products is very important to us, and we take all issues regarding the safety of our products seriously." For further questions, customers can visit the Sainsbury's help website or contact the customer careline on 0800 636 262.
Official Food Safety Alert Issued
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which oversees food safety in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has also published a formal allergy alert regarding this recall. The FSA's notice, published on January 9, confirms the risk posed by the undeclared milk allergen.
The agency stated that Sainsbury's is recalling the product from customers and has informed relevant allergy support organisations to ensure the message reaches those at risk. Point-of-sale notices have also been issued in stores to explain the situation to shoppers.
This type of FSA alert is standard procedure when a food product presents an allergy risk due to missing or incorrect labelling, leading to a withdrawal from sale or a full customer recall.
