Sainsbury’s recalls stir-fry kits over SALMONELLA fears

February 10, 2017

Sainsbury’s has been forced to pull seven of its popular stir-fry products
It has emerged that the products may be contaminated with salmonella
FSA said the decision to recall the items was taken as a ‘precautionary step’

Keiligh Baker for MailOnline

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02:52 EST, 10 February 2017

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03:33 EST, 10 February 2017

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Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has been forced to pull seven of its stir-fry products over salmonella fears.

It has emerged that the products may be contaminated with salmonella – symptoms caused by the bacterial disease usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Among the products which are being recalled are the Sainsbury’s Oriental style vegetable stir fry pack, the beansprouts pack, the mixed pepper and the sweet and crunchy stir fry pack

Among the products which are being recalled are the Sainsbury’s Oriental style vegetable stir fry pack, the beansprouts pack, the mixed pepper stir fry pack and the sweet and crunchy stir fry pack.

The British supermarket chain has recalled packets with use-by dates up to and including February 13.

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The Food Standards Agency said the decision to recall the items was taken as a ‘precautionary step’ as ‘the products might contain’ the bacteria.

A Food Standards Agency spokesman warned: ‘If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them.

‘Instead, return them to the nearest Sainsbury’s store where you bought them for a full refund.’

The products affected are: Sainsbury’s Oriental Style Vegetable Stir Fry Pack, Mushroom Stir Fry Pack, Beansprouts Pack, Mixed Pepper Stir Fry Pack, Basics Stir Fry Pack, Hot Spicy Stir Fry Pack and the Sweet Crunchy Stir Fry Pack.

SO WHAT IS SALMONELLA?

There are more than 2,500 strains of salmonella bacteria, which live in the guts of domestic and wild animals including, chicken, cattle, pigs, hedgehogs, snakes and lizards.

Salmonella causes food poisoning. Foods such as eggs, chicken, pork and dairy produce can carry salmonellas. Fruit and vegetables can also become contaminated if they have been in contact with livestock, manure or untreated water.

Symptoms of diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever usually develop between 12 and 72 hours after becoming infected. Illness usually lasts from 4 to 7 days.

According to NHS Choices, people with severe or prolonged symptoms should consult a doctor.