A POPULAR pasta sauce has been urgently recalled from supermarket shelves after fears emerged that some jars may contain shards of glass.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a clear “do not eat”; warning for Organico’s Organic Alla Norma Sauce — a mix of aubergines, tomato, and garlic — after safety concerns were raised.
The affected batch, sold at retailers including high-end online supermarket , is batch number 140227, with a best-before date of February 14, 2027.
Organico, the manufacturer, urged customers: “Please do not consume.
“Return to the retailer for a refund. If the does not accept returns, please contact us directly.”;
The company apologised for the inconvenience but did not explain how the glass ended up in the product.
The FSA added that “point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores selling the product”; to inform shoppers about the recall and what steps to take.
“If you have bought this sauce, do not eat it,”; the agency stressed.
“Return it to the shop you purchased it from for a full refund.”;
Food recalls are issued when a product is found to pose a safety risk to consumers, such as contamination or mislabeling.
These warnings aim to protect the public from harm and help remove dangerous items from shelves quickly.
This latest pasta sauce recall comes just days after pulled its 400g pack of Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages over fears they might contain small pieces of plastic.
These recent recalls are part of a worrying trend of food safety issues across the UK, with several popular products — from Sandwich Pickle and Crosta & Mollica pasta sauces to Newcastle Brown Ale and potato salads, all pulled from shelves over contamination fears, including glass, plastic, or even copper pieces.
Last month, recalled its Vegetable Lasagne after the possible presence of hard plastic pieces was discovered in packs with best-before dates of 23 July 2026 and 30 July 2026.
warn that even small fragments of glass or plastic can pose serious health risks, including cuts to the mouth or throat, choking , or internal injury if swallowed.
Consumers are urged to regularly check the FSA website or retailer announcements for the latest product recalls and take immediate action if they have any affected items at home.
