Salmonella warning: houmous sold by Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Spar recalled due to contamination fears

Salmonella can be particularly dangerous to the elderly and young children, and can cause symptoms including diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever.

Concerns over salmonella

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged customers to return the items or throw them away, after concerns they could contain the bacteria.

The items included in this recall are:

Aldi’s The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Classic Triple Pack

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 3 November 2019.

Aldi’s The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Selection Triple Pack

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 3 November 2019.

Morrisons The Best Pesto and Parmesan Houmous

Pack size 150g. Use by 4 November 2019.

Spar Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 6 November 2019.

Lidl’s Meadow Fresh Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 6 November 2019.

Lidl’s Meadow Fresh Houmous Selection

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 6 November 2019.

On the go Sweet Potato Falafel with Houmous (Sainsbury’s Food to go range)

Pack size 250g. Use by 29 October 2019, 30 October 2019, 31 October 2019, 1 November 2019.

On the go Carrots & Houmous (Sainsburys Food to go range)

Pack size 130g. Use by 30 October 2019.

Houmous with Nando’s PERi-PERi drizzle

Pack size 170g. Use by 29 October 2019, 30 October 2019, 31 October 2019, 1 November 2019, 2 November 2019, 3 November 2019, 4 November 2019.

Asda Beetroot Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 3 November 2019, 7 November 2019.

Asda Extra Special Roasted Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 31 October 2019.

Asda Extra Special Extra Virgin Olive Oil Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 31 October 2019, 1 November 2019.

Asda Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 6 November 2019.

Asda 30% less fat Houmous Stacker (plain)

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 4 November 2019.

Asda 30% less fat Houmous Stacker (flavoured)

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 4 November 2019.

Asda Carrot Sticks & Houmous

Pack size 125g. Use by 28 October 2019, 29 October 2019, 30 October 2019, 31 October 2019.

Morrisons Avocado Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 4 November 2019.

ALDI The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Classic Triple Pack

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 3 November to 10 November 2019.

ALDI The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Selection Triple Pack

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 2 November to 10 November 2019.

Booker DTC Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 2 November to 16 November 2019.

Booker Discover the Choice Reduced Fat Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019.

Booker Discover the Choice Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 2 November to 14 November 2019.

Booker Discover the Choice Lemon & Coriander Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 2 November to 16 November 2019.

ASDA Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Extra Special Virgin Olive Oil Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Extra Special Roasted Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Beetroot Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Houmous

Pack size 310g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA 30% Less Fat Houmous Stacker [Plain flavour]

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ALDI Plain Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019.

ASDA 30% Less Fat Houmous Stacker [Mixed flavour]

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Caramelised Onion Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA 30% Less Fat Red Pepper & Chilli Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Jalapeno Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Sweet Chilli Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ASDA Reduced Fat Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019.

ASDA Reduced Fat Houmous

Pack size 310g. Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019

ASDA Moroccan Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019.

ASDA Carrot Sticks & Houmous

Pack size 125g. Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019.

ALDI Reduced Fat Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019.

Asda Organic Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019.

LIDL Meadow Fresh Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019.

LIDL Meadow Fresh Caramelised Onion Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019.

LIDL Meadow Fresh Moroccan Style Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019.

LIDL Meadow Fresh Classic Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019.

LIDL Meadow Fresh Reduced Fat Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019.

LIDL Deluxe Red Pepper Houmous topped with Harissa

Pack size 170g. Use by 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019.

LIDL Deluxe Houmous topped with Pesto and Parmesan

Pack size 170g. Use by 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019.

LIDL Deluxe Houmous topped with Feta & Caramelised Onion

Pack size 170g. Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019.

LIDL Meadow Fresh Reduced Fat Houmous Selection

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 4 November to 16 November 2019.

ALDI Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019.

LIDL Meadow Fresh Classic Houmous Selection

Pack size 180g (3x60g). Use by 31 October 2019 to 16 November 2019.

LIDL Deluxe Caramelised Onion topped Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 3 November to 15 November 2019.

Morrisons Avocado Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons The Best Pesto & Parmesan Houmous Range

Pack size 150g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Lemon & Coriander Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Houmous

Pack size 300g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Jalapeno Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Reduced Fat Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Reduced Fat Roast Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

ALDI Moroccan Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019.

Morrisons Caramelised Onion Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Moroccan Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Sweet Chilli Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Plain Stacker Plain Std Houmous

Pack size 210g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Plain Stacker Plain Reduced Fat Houmous

Pack size 210g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Sundried Tomato Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019

Morrisons The Best Sunblush Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 150g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Morrisons Tomato and Basil Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November 2019, 4 November 2019, 7 November 2019.

Nando’s Houmous with PERi-PERi drizzle

Pack size 170g. Use by 29 October to 5 November 2019.

ALDI Caramelised Onion Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019.

SPAR Full Fat Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019

SPAR Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 2 November to 17 November 2019.

SPAR Moroccan Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019.

Safeway Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019.

Sainsbury’s on the go Sweet Potato Falafel with Houmous

Pack size 250g. Use by 29 October to 1 November 2019.

Sainsbury’s on the go Carrots & Houmous

Pack size 130g. Use by 28 October to 30 October 2019.

J Sainsburys Nuts and grains (F2G)

Pack size 4x290g. Use by 29 October to 5 November 2019.

J Sainsburys Carrot and Houmous (F2G)

Pack size 6x130g. Use by 28 October to 30 October 2019.

J Sainsburys Sweet Potatoes Falafel (F2G)

Pack size 4x260g. Use by 29 October 2019 to 1 November 2019.

Iceland Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019.

ALDI Sweet Chilli Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 3 November to 14 November 2019.

Iceland Sweet Chilli Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019.

Iceland Red Fat Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019.

Iceland Houmous

Pack size 200g. Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019.

John Lewis Carrot & Houmous Dip Pot

Pack size 85g. Use by 30 October to 1 November 2019.

The Real Deli Plain Houmous

Pack size 1kg. Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019.

The Real Deli Plain Reduced Fat Houmous

Pack size 1kg. Use by 2 November to 14 November 2019.

The Real Deli Reduced Fat Red Pepper Houmous

Pack size 1kg. Use by 3 November to 10 November 2019.

Zorba Classic Houmous

Pack size 170g. Use by 6 November to 16 November 2019.

Zorba Reduced Fat Houmous 170g

Pack size 170g. Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019.

Zorba Red Pepper Houmous 170g

Pack size 170g. Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019.

ALDI Basil Houmous topped with Pesto and Parmesan

Pack size 170g. Use by 3 November to 9 November 2019.

Zorba Houmous Stacker

Pack size 180g. Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019.

Zorba Reduced Fat Houmous Stacker

Pack size 180g. Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019.

ALDI Moroccan Houmous topped with Harissa Chickpeas

Pack size 170g. Use by 3 November to 9 November 2019.

Claiming a refund

You will get a full refund if you return the items to the store where you bought them.

The FSA alert said, "The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella.

“Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

“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.”