The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the £1 kitchen essential was being recalled because “an ingredient that prevents the growth of microorganisms has been omitted from the product, posing a potential risk to consumers”.
Morrisons crushed garlic recall – affected batches
Friday 22nd November 2024 – Morrisons recalls Morrisons crushed garlic because it omitted an ingredient that prevents microbial growth #FoodAlert https://t.co/u79vQWuLjt pic.twitter.com/bP6rHreY7x
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) November 22, 2024
The following batches of Morrisons Crushed Garlic are included in the supermarket recall.
Pack size – 75g Expiry date – October 19, 2025
No other Morrisons products are known to be affected.
Morrisons said: “Please do not eat this product and return it to your local store for a full refund. No receipt required.
“No other products or date codes are affected by this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and reassure our customers of our continued commitment to the highest standards of product quality and safety. Masu.”
The FSA added: “Ingredients that prevent the growth of microorganisms have been omitted from the product, potentially making the product unsafe to eat.
“If you have purchased any of the above items, please do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund.”
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What are FSA product recalls and recalls?
The Financial Services Agency explained as follows. “If there is a problem with a food product and it should not be sold, it may be 'retired' (removed from shelves) or 'recalled' (customers are asked to return the product).
“The FSA issues product recall information notices and product recall information notices to inform consumers and local authorities about food-related issues.
“In some cases, a ‘food action alert’ may be issued, which gives local authorities details of specific actions to take on behalf of the consumer.”
