A MAJOR supermarket has issued an urgent recall warning on a popular lunch option over fears it could be contaminated.
Waitrose is recalling its Egg and Spinach Protein Pot due to concerns it could contain the bacteria Salmonella.
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Salmonella infections can cause fevers, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
The supermarket giant is now urging customers to not eat the product if they have bought it, and to return it to the store where they purchased it.
Affected batches of the 90g lunch option have use by dates of July 31 and August 1.
If you have purchased the product with these use by dates, do not eat it, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recall warning states.
Instead, return it to the store where it was bought for a full refund.
Waitrose added that if consumed, the pot “may cause illness”, due to the “potential presence” of Salmonella.
What is salmonella and what are the signs of an infection?
SALMONELLA (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract.
Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through faeces.
Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food.
Salmonella bacteria are most often found in:
Raw meat
Undercooked poultry such as chicken or turkey
Eggs
Unpasteurised milk
Salmonella infection typically causes symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps, which usually appear within six hours to six days after exposure and can last for a few days to a week.
Most Salmonella infections resolve within a week with supportive care like drinking plenty of fluids, but antibiotics might be needed for severe cases, infants, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.
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