United KingdomWaitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives, 120g pots with use‑by dates 13 September 2026, 18 September 2026 and 27 September 2026, are affected. They are being recalled because Listeria monocytogenes has been found; do not eat and return the product to your nearest Waitrose store for a full refund or contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.
What's being recalled
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
How to identify it
Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives, 120g; Use by: 13 September 2026 18 September 2026 27 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 Waitrose store where you will be given a full refund. For further information, please contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.
Waitrose 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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