Sainsbury’s issues urgent recall for milk product over ‘possible microbiological bacteria contamination’

SAINSBURY’S has pulled milk from all its stores in a contamination scare.

The supermarket recalled one-litre cartons of its own-brand, semi-skimmed “less than 2 per cent fat” UHT milk.

It said: “The threat of possible microbiological bacteria contamination may make the product unsafe to consume.”

Customers are being told not to drink the milk, and to instead return it to their nearest supermarket for a full refund.

The products that have been pulled from shelves have best before dates of 28 December 2020, and 29 December 2020.

No other products are affected by the recall.

Sainsbury’s says the UHT milk was called as a precautionary measure.

The Food Standards Agency warned: “If you have bought any of the product, do not consume it. Return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”

Customers can call the Sainsbury's careline on 0800 636262 for advice.

Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.

As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.

But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.

If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.

When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.

If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.

They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.

In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.

You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.

Other product recalls you should be aware of include these Nerf Super Soakers which could contain dangerous levels of lead.

John Lewis has pulled this mattress over fears it's unsafe for babies.

Primula cheese sold in all major supermarkets has also been recalled because it may contain a bacteria that could cause paralysis.

GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL exclusive@the-sun.co.uk