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Sainsbury’s Recalls Pitted Black Olives After Listeria Detection
Customers are told not to eat the 120g olives and to return them for a full refund after contamination was found.
- On Friday, September 4, 2026, Sainsbury recalled its 120g Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury's Pitted Black Olives due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination discovered in the product.
- The recall specifically affects Inspired to Cook olives with use-by dates of September 6, 2026, September 7, 2026, and September 10, 2026, limiting the scope of affected inventory.
- Symptoms caused by Listeria include high temperature and muscle ache, though the Food Standards Agency warned that rare cases cause meningitis, particularly affecting those over 65 and pregnant women.
- Sainsbury instructed customers to "do not eat it" and return items to their local store for a full refund or contact the careline on 0800 028 8303.
- The FSA issued a "Food Alert for Action" notice, providing local authorities with specific instructions to remove the contaminated product from shelves and prevent consumer access.
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