Major supermarket urgently recalls instant lunch option over ‘fever & diarrhoea' fears as shoppers warned ‘do not eat'
Waitrose is recalling its Egg and Spinach Protein Pot due to concerns it could contain the bacteria Salmonella.
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Waitrose is recalling its Egg and Spinach Protein Pot due to fears it may be contaminated with Salmonella
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Salmonella infections can cause fevers, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
The supermarket giant is now urging customers to not eat the product if they have bought it, and to return it to the store where they purchased it.
Affected batches of the lunch option have use by dates of July 31 and August 1.
If you have purchased the product with these use by dates, do not eat it, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recall warning states.
Instead, return it to the store where it was bought for a full refund.
Waitrose added that if consumed, the pot "may cause illness", due to the "potential presence" of Salmonella.
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