Tesco, Morrisons and Co-op issue urgent recall for tins of sardines

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tinned fish giant John West is recalling its 95g boneless sardines in sunflower oil and 120g normal sardines in olive oil over health fears linked to a “microbiological contamination risk.” Affected tins are sold in major supermarkets Morrisons, Waitrose, Tesco, Ocado, Amazon and Co-operative. The Food Standards Agency regulator said: “John West is recalling the above products. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.” open image in gallery 95g boneless sardines in sunflower oil is one of the John West products being pulled open image in gallery 120g normal sardines in olive oil is the second product being recalled John West said: “We are undertaking extensive scientific testing to identify the cause of the potential contamination. The recall came after investigations led by the UK Health Security Agency, Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland found a possible link between salmonella and Kinder Surprise chocolate.