Shoppers are being urged to return a range of hummus products to supermarkets over fears they are contaminated with salmonella.
Zorba Delicacies is recalling as many as 17 different types of hummus product as a “precautionary measure” over fears they’ll cause food poisoning – symptoms of which include fever, diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
The supplier said point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores selling the products, which include reduced fat hummus from Aldi’s The Deli brand and Lidl’s Meadow range.
Hummus from Sainsbury’s On The Go range is also impacted, alongside products from Asda’s Extra Special range.
People who have purchased these products are advised not to eat them and should instead return them to the store where they were purchased from, where they will be offered a full refund.The following products are impacted and should be returned to stores:
Aldi’s The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Classic Triple PackPack size: 180g (3x60g) Use by: 3 November 2019
Aldi’s The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Selection Triple PackPack size: 180g (3x60g)Use by: 3 November 2019
Morrisons The Best Pesto and Parmesan HoumousPack size: 150gUse by: 4 November 2019
Spar HoumousPack size: 170gUse by: 6 November 2019
Lidl’s Meadow Fresh Red Pepper HoumousPack size: 170gUse by: 6 November 2019
Lidl’s Meadow Fresh Houmous SelectionPack size: 180g (3x60g)Use by: 6 November 2019
On the go Sweet Potato Falafel with Houmous (Sainsbury’s Food to go range)Pack size: 250gUse by: 29 October 2019, 30 October 2019, 31 October 2019, 1 November 2019
On the go Carrots & Houmous (Sainsburys Food to go range)Pack size: 130gUse by: 30 October 2019
Houmous with Nando’s PERi-PERi drizzle (sold in different supermarkets)Pack size: 170gUse by: 29 October 2019, 30 October 2019, 31 October 2019, 1 November 2019, 2 November 2019, 3 November 2019, 4 November 2019
Asda Beetroot HoumousPack size: 170gUse by: 3 November 2019, 7 November 2019
Asda Extra Special Roasted Red Pepper HoumousPack size: 170gUse by: 31 October
Asda Extra Special Extra Virgin Olive Oil HoumousPack size: 170gUse by: 31 October 2019, 1 November 2019
Asda HoumousPack size: 200gUse by: 6 November 2019
Asda 30% less fat Houmous Stacker (plain)Pack size: 180g (3x60g)Use by: 4 November 2019
Asda 30% less fat Houmous Stacker (flavoured)Pack size: 180g (3x60g)Use by: 4 November 2019
Asda Carrot Sticks & HoumousPack size: 125gUse by: 28 October 2019, 29 October 2019, 30 October 2019, 31 October 2019
Morrisons Avocado HoumousPack size: 200gUse by: 4 November 2019If salmonella bacteria enters the body (through consuming a product, for example), it can produce toxins and attack the cells lining the intestine, causing nasty symptoms.
Salmonella infection can be life-threatening for the very young, the very old and for people already weakened by other serious diseases, according to Safe Food. In some cases, it can cause hospitalisation.
The Food Standards Agency said no other Zorba Delicacies Limited products are known to be affected.Related... Pulled Pork And Avocado?! The Top 20 Fillings Kids Want In Their Sandwiches Hummus Prices Are Rising And Life Isn't Fair I Cut My Food Budget By 80% For 30 Days. Here's What I Learned