Product recallFSA
Sainsbury’s houmous products recalled over E. coli
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling JS Classic Houmous and JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous because these products may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC).
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.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
JS Classic Houmous 315g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 8001352
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 13 September 2025
JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous 200g
- Batch code
- 8062998
- Use by
- 14 September 2025
What to do now
STEC, a harmful type of E. coli, is the reason for this recall. The illness is harsher than ordinary food poisoning and children are the most at risk of complications.
- Do not eat it. If it is a salad or sandwich, do not try to wash or pick out the affected part.
- Wash hands, boards and the fridge shelf with hot soapy water after handling it.
- Take it back to Sainsbury’s 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. STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and, in a small number of cases, a kidney complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, most often in young children. Washing salad leaves at home does not reliably remove it.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- diarrhoea, which may be bloody
- stomach cramps
- feeling or being sick
- a high temperature
Get help urgently
- blood in your poo — get urgent advice from NHS 111 or your GP the same day
- a child who is passing much less pee than usual, looks pale or is unusually tired after a stomach bug
- signs of dehydration or symptoms that are getting worse
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-43-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling JS Classic Houmous and JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous because these products may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC).
The risk
The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Symptoms caused by this organism include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Action taken
Sainsbury’s is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Sainsbury’s houmous products been recalled?
STEC, a harmful type of E. coli, is the reason for this recall. The illness is harsher than ordinary food poisoning and children are the most at risk of complications. STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and, in a small number of cases, a kidney complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, most often in young children. Washing salad leaves at home does not reliably remove it.
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?
Do not eat it. If it is a salad or sandwich, do not try to wash or pick out the affected part. Wash hands, boards and the fridge shelf with hot soapy water after handling it.
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 Sainsbury’s houmous products sold?
The notice names Sainsbury’s. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
