Eating the almonds can cause diarrhoea and stomach cramps due to the infection (Picture: Sainsbury’s)
Sainsbury’s has issued an urgent recall for its own-brand flaked almonds as they contain salmonella bacteria.
Customers are warned not to eat the ‘by Sainsbury’s’ almonds sold in 200g packs and return them to stores for a full refund.
Salmonella poisoning causes most people to suffer diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that can last for a week.
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