Sainsbury’s has recalled specific batches of JS Classic Houmous and Lemon & Coriander Houmous after the Food Standards Agency identified potential contamination with shiga toxin-producing E.coli (Stec). The affected products, with use-by dates of September 13 and 14, are being withdrawn as a precaution. Customers are advised not to consume these products and to return them for refunds. The recall follows reports of E.coli infections linked to contaminated food, which can cause symptoms like bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and severe complications such as kidney failure. Experts emphasize proper hygiene and food handling to prevent infection. The UK Health Security Agency reported a 26% rise in Stec cases in 2024, highlighting ongoing food safety concerns.