Urgent recall issued for sausage brand due to contamination,
The Jolly Hog is urgently recalling its Leek Porkers sausages over fears they could trigger severe allergic reactions.
The family favourites, sold at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Morrisons, have been pulled from shelves because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) this means the product is a ‘possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.’
Whilst symptoms can vary, in severe cases exposure to cow’s milk can cause a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis—that can lead to a drop in blood pressure, swelling of the throat and loss of consciousness—in a matter of minutes.
The recall apples to The Jolly Hog Leek Porkers 6 British Sausages range, weighing 400g and with a use by date of 28 September 2025.
The Jolly Hog stated: ‘If you have bought the above product with the date affected and have a milk allergy, we advise you not to eat them.’
It added: ‘Customers are asked to bring to their nearest store and a full refund will be issued for the product.
‘We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.’
The FSA, which published the alert, issues recalls if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy label is missing, or if there is any other food allergy risk.
The Jolly Hog has also issued point-of-sale notices to its customers, informing consumers why the product is being recalled and what to do if they have bought the product.
For more informations, consumers are advised to contact customer care on info@thejollyhog.com.
Alongside the recall, The Jolly Hog has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the incident.
In the UK, cow’s milk is thought to be the most common cause of food allergy in children.
Even a small amount of an undeclared allergen, such as cow’s milk, can be enough to trigger a reaction in a highly sensitive individual.
Notable fatal cases in recent years have raised awareness of how devastating accidental exposure can be.
In 2016, Natasha Ednan-Laperouse collapsed and died on a flight after unknowingly eating sesame in a Pret a Manger baguette.
Her death prompted new UK labelling laws — known as Natasha’s Law — mandating clearer allergy information on pre-packed foods.
Allergy campaigners have long warned that inconsistent or unclear food labelling puts vulnerable people and children at risk — particularly when labels are printed without required allergen declarations.
The FSA reminded shoppers that foods are often recalled or withdrawn when allergen information is missing, incorrect or misleading — even if the product itself is safe for most people.
For full details of the alert or to subscribe to food safety notifications, visit food.gov.uk/news-alerts.
