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Sainsbury's issues urgent 'do not eat' warning over meat product that could cause illness; Sainsbury's has recalled the product as some packs contain Listeria that could cause illness -here are more details.

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Byline: By, Sonia Sharma

Sainsbury's has issued a warning over batches of a meat product that could cause illness.

The supermarket has recalled Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Customers are being asked not to eat the affected items and to return them to a store for a refund.

The Food Standards Agency said: "Sainsbury's are taking the precautionary action of recalling all date codes of Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in some of the products. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.

"However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

"If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information visit Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact their Careline on 0800 028 8303."

A spokesperson from Sainsbury's said: "Sainsbury's are recalling the product as some packs contain Listeria that could cause illness, if consumed without cooking. We are asking customers who have purchased...

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