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Morrisons Crushed Garlic recalled over harmful bacteria
Morrisons is recalling Morrisons Crushed Garlic because an ingredient has been omitted from the product that prevents microbiological growth and therefore presents a potential risk to consumers.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Morrisons Crushed Garlic 75g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 19 October 2025
What to do now
Morrisons Crushed Garlic is being recalled on microbiological grounds: the product may carry bacteria that cause food poisoning.
- Set it aside and do not use it, whatever its date.
- Wash your hands and any surfaces it touched.
- Take it back to Morrisons for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. Bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus or Campylobacter can cause food poisoning. Some make toxins that survive cooking, so reheating is not a fix.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
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
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-51-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Morrisons is recalling Morrisons Crushed Garlic because an ingredient has been omitted from the product that prevents microbiological growth and therefore presents a potential risk to consumers.
The risk
An ingredient has been omitted from the product that prevents microbiological growth making the product potentially unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Morrisons is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. 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 recall notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Morrisons Crushed Garlic been recalled?
Morrisons Crushed Garlic is being recalled on microbiological grounds: the product may carry bacteria that cause food poisoning. Bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus or Campylobacter can cause food poisoning. Some make toxins that survive cooking, so reheating is not a fix.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the best before 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?
Set it aside and do not use it, whatever its date. Wash your hands and any surfaces it touched.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Where was Morrisons Crushed Garlic sold?
The notice names Morrisons. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
