Sainsbury’s Inspired to Cook Pitted Black Olives Recall
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Sainsbury’s recalls Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
What this FSA food alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FSA on September 4, 2026 and geographically references United Kingdom. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Food Alerts - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Sainsbury’s is recalling Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which Products Are Affected
- Product: Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives
- Sold by: Sainsbury’s
- Country: United Kingdom
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow guidance from the retailer or the Food Standards Agency regarding the recalled product.
Why This Matters
Listeria monocytogenes contamination poses a potential food safety risk.
Source
https://alerts.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-43-2026 (FSA Food Alert FSA-PRIN-43-2026, published 2026-09-04)
Original source: FSA Official Notice ↗
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