14 April 2021

Sainsbury’s is taking the precautionary action of recalling Taste the Difference Medjool dates because they might be contaminated with Hepatitis A.

Product details

Taste the Difference Medjool dates
Pack size: 200g and 500g
Best before: All dates

Risk statement

These products might be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Symptoms caused by Hepatitis A usually include fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, dark-coloured urine and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin).

Action taken by the company

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 product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Medjool dates

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought these products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.