Morrisons has issued a food recall for a garlic product that may be unsafe to eat due to an omitted ingredient.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) shared that Morrisons Crushed Garlic is missing an ingredient that prevents microbiological growth. Those who have the product at home should refrain from eating it.
Morrisons Crushed Garlic
Pack size: 75g
Best before: October 19, 2025
‘An ingredient has been omitted that prevents microbiological growth, making the product potentially unsafe to eat’
Morrisons
The FSA told Britons: “An ingredient has been omitted from the product that prevents microbiological growth, making the product potentially unsafe to eat.
“Morrisons is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold.
“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.” Shoppers can access this notice via the FSA.
The supermarket also issued a notice to its customers, advising them: “Please do not eat this product and return it to your nearest store for a full refund. We don’t need a receipt.
“No other products or date codes are affected by this issue. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety.”
While food recalls aren’t too common, they must always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
The FSA explained: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
“The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
Shoppers have been urged to return the affected product to their nearest supermarket
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“In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.”
Britons were recently warned that two Christmas condiments sold in the UK could cause a serious reaction.
One batch of Botham’s Great Yorkshire Pickle and one batch of Botham’s Red Tomato Relish have been recalled due to “possible peanut contamination in mustard seed at the ingredient supplier”.
In other recall news, a coking tool found in UK kitchens was deemed “unsafe” as users risk being “burned”.
