Sainsbury’s recalls Inspired to Cook Pitted Black Olives
This official UK FSA notice, published 4 September 2026, concerns Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives. If the product details below match your product, follow the official consumer advice and source link.
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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.
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- Use by: 06 September 2026 07 September 2026 10 September 2026
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Official record details
- Issuing agency
- UK FSA
- Published by the source
- 4 September 2026
- Brand or business
- Sainsbury’s
- Affected area
- United Kingdom
- Notice status
- Published
- Classification
- Product Recall Information Notice
- Official notice reference
- FSA-PRIN-43-2026
- RecallBite last source check
- 8 Nov 2026, 05:03 UTC
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Affected products and matching details
Product 1
Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives
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- Brand
- Sainsbury’s
- Pack size
- 120g
- Use by
- 06 September 2026 07 September 2026 10 September 2026
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- Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives | 120g | 06 September 2026 07 September 2026 10 September 2026
Official-source summary
What happened?
Sainsbury’s is recalling Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
Reason given
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Action reported
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.
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What product is affected by this notice?
Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives
Why was this product recalled or flagged?
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
What should I do if my product matches?
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.
Where can I verify this information?
Use the linked UK FSA notice. The government source remains authoritative and may be updated after RecallBite's last check.