Sainsbury's recalls crisps as they may cause 'serious health risk' if eaten

Sainsbury's has issued a recall for its Taste the Difference Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps due to an undeclared allergen. The crisps may contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label, posing a risk to those with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Symptoms of consuming this could range from hives and stomach upset to vomiting and bloody stools. In rare cases, some individuals could experience anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that can impair breathing and send the body into shock.

The affected crisps have the product code 6328534 and a best before date of October 26, 2024. Point-of-notice warnings have been issued across Sainsbury's stores to alert customers.

The supermarket chain has advised anyone with an intolerance not to consume the product and to return it to their local store for a full refund - no receipt is necessary. The product is currently priced at £1.50 according to the supermarket's website, reports the Mirror.

Recall notices are typically issued for a variety of reasons, including safety concerns if a product poses risks to the customer, or quality issues if the product isn't functioning as expected.

The Food Standards Agency holds the responsibility for issuing alerts concerning issues with food products. When a problem arises, the product may be "withdrawn" removed from sale, or "recalled" customers are requested to return the item.

Food items must be recalled if contamination with pathogens that could lead to food poisoning is discovered, or if foreign objects such as plastic or metal are detected within the product due to production errors. Additionally, recalls are necessary if there is an omission or error in the listed allergen information.