New chorizo recall issued over health concerns: Check your fridge

Morrisons, a very popular supermarket in England, Scotland, and Wales, has initiated a product recall for their Morrisons Spanish Chorizo Ring. The recall, posted on The Food Standards Agency (FSA), is due to the presence of salmonella, a bacterial pathogen that can cause various health risks, including reactive arthritis in some cases.

Which Products are Affected?

So, if you’ve recently stocked up on this sausage treat, check whether you have one from the affected batch in your fridge. Morrisons Spanish Chorizo Ring, with a pack size of 200g and a best before date of 08 December 2023, is the product in question.

Morrisons has reacted quickly, placing point-of-sale notices in stores that inform customers about the recall and provide instructions on what to do if they have purchased the affected product.

What are the Health Risks?

The presence of salmonella in the Morrisons Spanish Chorizo Ring poses potential health risks to consumers. Salmonella infections typically manifest as fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention states that people with diarrhea caused by Salmonella normally recover completely, though some people’s bowel habits may not return to normal for a few months. In some cases, people develop pain in their joints, called reactive arthritis.

Here's What to Do if You Bought the Product

If you have purchased the Morrisons Spanish Chorizo Ring with the specified pack size and best before date, it is strongly advised not to consume it. Instead, return the product to the store where it was purchased, even if you don't have the receipt. Morrisons will provide a full refund.

Recent recalls:

⋙ Lidl issues urgent recall as bacteria that can cause meningitis found in this popular frozen food

⋙ Lidl issues urgent recall on Paw Patrol snacks over 'explicit content' in packaging

Sources used:

CDC: Salmonella

FSA: Morrisons recalls Morrisons Spanish Chorizo Ring because of the presence of salmonella