Allergy alertFSA
By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze recalled over undeclared milk
Sainsbury’s is recalling By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze because it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. This alert was issued on 9th January 2025 and updated on 10th January 2025 with an update in the 'action taken by the company' section.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
name: By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze 400g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 8090642
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 21 January 2026
What to do now
The label on By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey does not tell people about the milk it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to milk, it is not.
- Anyone who avoids milk should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Take it back to Sainsbury’s and ask for a refund.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-02-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Sainsbury’s is recalling By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze because it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
This alert was issued on 9th January 2025 and updated on 10th January 2025 with an update in the 'action taken by the company' section.
The risk
This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken
Sainsbury’s is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to customers and the attached notice explains to customers the reason for the recall and how to return products purchased.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact Customer Care on Sainsbury’s website at Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact Sainsbury’s careline on 0800 636 262.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey been recalled?
The label on By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey does not tell people about the milk it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to milk, it is not. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and use by on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Anyone who avoids milk should not eat this product. Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
Can I get a refund?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid milk. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of milk, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
