Major UK supermarket issues urgent recall of cheese product due to risk of salmonella

Sainsbury's has urgently removed one of its cheeses from the shelves over health concerns while food safety watchdogs issued 'do not eat' alert on three separate batches of the product.

It is feared that the supermarket’s popular Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar is contaminated with Salmonella, a dangerous bacteria that causes fever, sickness and diarrhoea and can even be fatal if not treated.

If you have recently purchased the product, do not open or consume it. You can return it to the store for a full refund.

The latest warning comes after nearly 30 varieties of cheese were pulled from shelves in recent weeks over listeria fears, sparking fresh concerns over the risks of consuming products made from raw milk, which can contain a host of harmful bacteria.

Sainsbury’s cheese recalled over salmonella fears

Popular supermarket chain Sainsbury's has just recalled one of its popular cheeses over safety concerns.

The dairy product is suspected to be contaminated with salmonella, a dangerous bug that affects the gut and can lead to serious health problems.

The cheese to watch for supermarket's own-brand Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar which costs £2.60 and comes in a 200g package.

The impacted batches have best-before dates of June 12, 2023, June 22, 2023, and June 30, 2023.

Sainsbury's said its recall of their spicy cheddar is a 'precautionary measure' while the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which published the alert, urged people to not open or consume it.

The food safety watchdogs issue recalls when there are problems with particular products which means they should not be sold.

They urged anyone affected by the recall to head to their local Sainsbury’s to return the cheddar for a full refund.

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Why is salmonella so dangerous for humans?

Salmonella are a group of bacteria that live in animal and human intestines and are shed through faeces.

People can become infected by it through contaminated water or raw food.

Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and sometimes vomiting and fever. On average, it takes from 12 to 72 hours for them to develop after swallowing an infectious dose.

They usually last for four to seven days and most people recover without treatment but if you become seriously ill, you may need hospital care because the dehydration caused by the illness can be life-threatening.

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Sources used:

- Daily Mail: 'Do not eat! Sainsbury's recalls cheese over Salmonella fears'