Asda recalls cereal bars over fears they may contain salmonella

By Claire Schofield
Published 23rd Apr 2019, 12:10 BST
Updated 23rd Apr 2019, 13:10 BST
The supermarket has recalled the cereal bars "as a precautionary measure" (Photo: Shutterstock)The supermarket has recalled the cereal bars "as a precautionary measure" (Photo: Shutterstock)
The supermarket has recalled the cereal bars "as a precautionary measure" (Photo: Shutterstock)

Asda has urgently recalled a batch of its own-brand cereal bars over fears the product may contain salmonella.

The supermarket has warned customers who purchased the Cranberry and Nut Cereal Bars not to eat them, due to the risk that they could cause extreme food poisoning symptoms.

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Extreme food poisoning

One batch of the £1.98 cereal bars has been recalled "as a precautionary measure", as they may contain the deadly bacteria.

Food can be contaminated with the bacteria at any stage during the production process, the processing of food, or while cooking.

Salmonella is a group of bacteria which can cause extreme food poisoning, with symptoms including vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, aches and a fever.