‘Do not eat’ warning to customers over popular Waitrose item

Customers have been given an urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over a popular Waitrose item. The supermarket’s own brand Essential Waitrose & Partners Salted Dairy Butter is being recalled.

The warning from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says the product ‘may contain bits of blue dust’, making it unsafe for customers to consume.

The 500g packs with an expiry date of June 19, 2024 are currently being recalled by the supermarket chain. Anyone who purchased the item is instead asked to return it to the branch where they purchased it for a full refund.

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The FSA notice reads: “Waitrose is recalling salted dairy butter because it may contain bits of blue dust. The possible presence of blue dust makes the product unsafe to eat.

“Waitrose is recalling the above product. Points of sale will be displayed in all stores selling this product.”

Waitrose added: “We apologize that it has been necessary to recall this product and for any inconvenience caused.”