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Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-19-2018

Sainsbury’s recalls its Sliced Beetroot because it may contain small pieces of glass

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

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by Sainsbury's Sliced Beetroot

Pack size: 340g (jar)

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Batch code
L318N1737
Best before
August 2019

The latest affected best-before date was August 2019, which has passed. Recalled products can still be in cupboards and freezers, so check any you have at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

The product may contain small pieces of glass which could present a safety risk.

Details from the notice

Sainsbury’s is recalling a batch of its Sliced Beetroot sold in jars because the product may contain small pieces of glass. The presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat and presents a safety risk.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

Sainsbury’s is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. The notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Where it was sold

How this recall compares

  • This was the 2nd recall involving Sainsbury's in the 12 months to 12 April 2018. All Sainsbury's recalls
  • Glass has caused 33 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in fruit and vegetables, followed by sauces, spreads and condiments. All glass recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.