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OFFICIAL-SOURCE RECALL · UNITED KINGDOM

Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives Recall: The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the

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CountryUnited KingdomPublishedSeptember 10, 2026Last updatedSeptember 10, 2026Official source last checkedSeptember 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM UTC

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Product
Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives
Manufacturer
Waitrose
Expiration date
13 September 2026 18 September 2026 27 September 2026
Package size
120g

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Why this product was recalled

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Hazard

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

What consumers should do

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Waitrose store where you will be given a full refund. For further information, please contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.

Official recall notice

Waitrose recalls Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Agency: UK Food Standards Agency

Official publication date: September 10, 2026

Read the official UK_FSA recall notice →

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