Sainsbury's has issued an urgent product recall, warning shoppers about a potential health risk linked to a specific ready-to-eat lamb dish. The supermarket is asking customers to return the affected item immediately.
What Product Is Being Recalled?
The recall concerns By Sainsbury's Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze. The product has been found to contain milk, which is not declared on the packaging label. This omission poses a significant risk to individuals with a milk allergy or intolerance.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has classified this as an Allergy Alert. In a statement, the FSA confirmed: "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents." The alert was first issued on 9th January 2025 and updated the following day, 10th January 2025.
What Should Customers Do?
Sainsbury's has taken immediate action, contacting relevant allergy support organisations to inform their members. The retailer is also displaying point-of-sale notices in stores to alert customers.
The official advice from the FSA and Sainsbury's is clear: If you have bought this product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat it. Instead, you should return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. No receipt is required for the return.
For further information, customers can contact Sainsbury's Customer Care via their website at Sainsburys.co.uk/help or call the careline on 0800 636 262.
Understanding Food Withdrawals and Recalls
The FSA uses this incident to remind the public about food safety protocols. The agency explained that products are sometimes 'withdrawn' from shelves or 'recalled' from customers when a problem is identified.
"Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk," the FSA stated. When such a risk emerges, the FSA issues a formal Allergy Alert to protect public health.
Sainsbury's has acted swiftly to remove the product from sale and initiate the customer recall process to ensure the safety of its shoppers.
