Sainsbury’s recalls Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Why it was recalled
Sainsbury’s is recalling Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives | 120g | All | 06 September 2026 07 September 2026 10 September 2026 |
What you should do
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Sainsbury’s store from where you will be given a full refund. For further information, please visit the Sainsbury’s website at Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact their careline on 0800 028 8303.
Action taken by the business
Sainsbury’s is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-PRIN-43-2026 · Last updated 4 September 2026
Data sourced from the UK Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Yum Britannia is an independent service and is not affiliated with the FSA.