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Sainsbury’s recalls Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives, 120g with use by dates 06 September 2026, 07 September 2026 and 10 September 2026, is affected. Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product, so do not eat it; return it to your nearest Sainsbury’s store for a full refund or visit Sainsburys.co.uk/help or call their careline on 0800 028 8303 for further information.

What's being recalled

Sainsbury’s is recalling Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.

How to identify it

Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives, 120g; Use by: 06 September 2026 07 September 2026 10 September 2026

The hazard

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

What to do

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Sainsbury’s store from where you will be given a full refund. For further information, please visit the Sainsbury’s website at Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact their careline on 0800 028 8303.

Sainsbury’s is recalling the above product. 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. Please see the attached notice.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Food Standards Agency, collected from Food Standards Agency. Check the original before you act on it.

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