Sainsbury’s recalls two own-brand hummus varieties over E coli fears

Sainsbury’s apologised to customers for any inconvenience and advised them not to eat the affected products. Photograph: Michael McHugh/PA

Sainsbury’s has recalled two varieties of its own-brand hummus over fears they may contain a deadly strain of E coli, advising customers who have bought the products not to eat them.

The affected items are 315g containers of JS Classic Houmous, with a use-by date of 13 September, and 200g tubs of JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous with a use-by date of 14 September.