Sainsbury’s Issues Urgent Recall of Houmous Products Over E.coli Risk

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Sainsbury’s has issued an urgent recall of two of its houmous products over concerns they may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC), a bacteria that can cause serious illness.

Sainsburys Humous Product Recall

The affected products are:

  • JS Classic Houmous (315g) – Batch code 8001352, Use by 13 September 2025
  • JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous (200g) – Batch code 8062998, Use by 14 September 2025

Shiga toxin-producing E.coli can cause symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhoea. In severe cases, it can lead to haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can cause kidney failure and may be fatal.

Sainsbury’s says the recall is a precautionary step, and point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all stores that have stocked the products.

Advice to Customers

  • Do not eat the products.
  • Return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
  • No receipt is required.

For more details, visit sainsburys.co.uk/help or call the Sainsbury’s Careline on 0800 028 8303.

Sainsbury’s apologised for any inconvenience caused, stressing that the recall only affects these two products and no other houmous lines.

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