Waitrose issues 'do not consume' warning over dairy product as it could contain pieces of blue cloth

Waitrose is urging customers to return a dairy product because it may contain pieces of blue cloth.

The retailer is recalling Essential Waitrose & Partners Salted Dairy Butter, pack size 500g. The Food Standards Agency has also shared the warning, saying: "The possible presence of blue cloth makes the product unsafe to eat."

Anyone who may have bought the affected product is asked not to eat it but return it to a Waitrose store for a refund. Full details of the item are given below.

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A warning notice from Waitrose says: "We are recalling this product due to the potential presence of blue cloth. Do not consume, package up item, return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund. We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."

Product details

Essential Waitrose & Partners Salted Dairy Butter

Pack size: 500g

Best before: 19 June 2024

Risk statement: This product may contain pieces of blue cloth which makes it unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company: Waitrose is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

Advice to consumers: If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return the product to your local Waitrose branch for a refund. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact the Waitrose careline team for further guidance on 0800 188 884 Option 4.