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Waitrose has recalled some of its own-brand alfalfa seeds because of the presence of salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information.
Waitrose has recalled the affected batch from sale. Product recall notices will appear in stores nationwide explaining why the product has been recalled and the actions customers can take if they have purchased the seeds.
The product recalled is:
No other Waitrose Ltd products are known to be affected.
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Food alerts are the FSA's way of letting local authorities and consumers know about problems associated with food and, in some cases, providing details of specific action to be taken. They are issued under two categories:
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