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Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Morrisons issues urgent recall for sausages that are 'unsafe to eat'
A packet of Morrisons sausages are being urgently recalled due to a health and safety issue. If you have bought them, it's advised not to consume them as they are "unsafe to eat." The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a new food alert today, Friday, April 25. It explains that the supermarket's own-branded The Best Six Thick Cumberland Sausages have been recalled as they "may contain small pieces of blue plastic." The presence of plastic affects 400g pack sizes with a use by date of Thursday, May 1. Morrisons has advised no other products have been affected by the issue. Shoppers who have purchased the affected sausages are being urged not to consume them, but to instead return them to their nearest Morrisons store for a full refund even without a receipt. Following its recall, the supermarket giant has since displayed point of sale notices in all stores that sell the products to explain why they are being recalled and what to do if they have been bought. Morrisons said in its notice: "We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety." The FSA often posts food alerts to alert customers and authorities when there is an issue with a food product. This explains the recall information, providing details of the action that needs to be taken by anyone who has purchased the affected product. The food watchdog also issues alerts when there is a risk to consumers due to missing or inaccurate allergy labelling. These are known as allergy alerts, which we have reported on in the past few weeks. On Wednesday, April 23, Damasgate Wholesale recalled its Sofra Potato Chips Seasoning after it was discovered to contain peanuts, an ingredient not included on the list of ingredients. Posing a potential life-threatening risk to those with a peanut allergy, the recall affected 100g pack sizes, alongside all lot numbers and best before dates. We also reported that the company also issued the same recall for 12 spices earlier in March. Elsewhere at Asda , the Asda Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices were mispacked with Asda Simple To Cook Tomato & Mozzarella Pork Meatballs, meaning they contained undeclared milk and sulphites. This meant that the pork belly slices were unsuitable for anyone with an allergy or sensitivity to the milk, milk constituents and also sulphites. Packs affected were 380 with a use by date of Friday, April 25. Asda said in its recall notice: "We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like further information, please contact Asda Customer Relations - 0800 952 0101." We also recently shared how Aldi customers were warned not to eat the Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter after they were found to contain undeclared milk. Packs recalled were 385g with a use by date of Saturday, April 12, 2025. Aldi added: "We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation."
Irish Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent food alert issued over seasoning product that may be 'unsafe' to eat
An urgent food safety alert has been issued for a batch of Potato Chips Seasoning, which could be unsafe for some people to eat. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced on Thursday that Damasgate Wholesale is recalling its Sofra Potato Chips Seasoning from sale because it contains peanuts, which is not correctly declared on the ingredient label. "This may make this product unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanut, and therefore, these consumers should not eat this product," the FSAI said in a statement. Packs with all currently issued best before dates and lot numbers of the 100g seasoning packets are involved in the recall. Damasgate Wholesale has taken immediate action to remove the affected product from store shelves and is working with allergy support organisations to alert their members about the recall. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to the nut can suffer life-threatening reactions if they consume the product and customers who have Sofra Potato Chips Seasoning in their cupboard are urged not to eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, contact 0208 575 8800 or info@ The presence of peanuts, even in small amounts, can trigger serious allergic reactions, ranging from mild discomfort to potentially life-threatening conditions. In Ireland, peanut is one of the most common food allergies in childhood and it persists in 80 per cent of cases. According to the Mayo Clinic, when someone with a peanut allergy consumes peanuts, symptoms can happen quickly and may include: Skin reactions, such as hives, redness or swelling. Itching or tingling in or around the mouth and throat. Digestive problems, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting. Tightening of the throat. Shortness of breath or wheezing. Runny nose. For those who experience anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, symptoms may include: Constriction of airways. Swelling of the lips, tongue and throat that makes it hard to breathe. A severe drop in blood pressure, also known as shock. Rapid pulse. Dizziness, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued for seasoning that may be life-threatening
Shoppers have been warned that the seasoning is unsafe for anyone with a peanut allergy. Households across the UK have been warned over another food recall. This time it concerns a packet of seasoning that may be life-threatening to some. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an allergy alert as Damasgate Wholesale has issued a recall for its Sofra Potato Chips Seasoning as it contains peanuts - which has not been declared on the list of ingredients. In the FSA alert, shoppers have been advised that the recall affects all lot numbers and best before dates of 100g pack sizes. When we checked online, we could not find the potato chip seasoning on sale at any major UK supermarket, although it was available to buy from some online retailers for just £2.29 per 100g bag. Shoppers with an allergy to peanuts will find that the undeclared ingredient could potentially trigger a deadly, life-threatening reaction if they consume the seasoning. That's why they have been slapped with a "do not eat" warning. Instead, the FSA recall has advised those with an allergy to return it to the store it was bought from to receive a full refund. For more information, they have been advised to contact either 0208 575 8800 or info@ Damasgate Wholesale has also issued point of sale notices to its customers explaining why the product is being recalled and what to do if it has been bought. The firm has also been urged to contact the relevant allergy support organisations. This is not the first time a product from the wholesale retailer has been affected by undeclared peanuts. We previously reported that 12 of the firm's garlic powders were being recalled due to the same issue. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Similar to the Sofra Potato Chip Seasoning, the recall affected all lot numbers and best before dates of 100g Sofra Garlic Powders. The warning also extended to FSA Ireland, with shoppers also being urged not to consume them due to the potential life-threatening reaction. It's not the only allergy recall we have reported on this week, as Asda's Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices were found to possibly contain milk and sulphites after they were mispacked with the Asda Simple To Cook Tomato & Mozzarella Pork Meatballs. The FSA urged shoppers that the recall affected pack sizes of 380g, with the use by date of April 25, 2025. Asda has confirmed no other date codes have been affected. We also warned Aldi shoppers that its Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter were being recalled due to undeclared milk, which posed a health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. The FSA allergy alert advised that the supermarket's recall affected 385g pack sizes with a best before date of April 12, 2025. Shoppers have since been advised to return the product to store for a full refund. What is an allergy alert? An allergy alert is generally issued by the FSA when a problem with a food product means that it should not be sold. It often follows after a product has either been withdrawn from store shelves or recalled after it was discovered to pose a risk to consumers. This could be down to missing or incorrect allergy labelling, or any other food allergy related concern.
