Sainsbury's controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Tesco and Sainsbury’s criticised over cardboard shelf images
Public backlash
Shoppers criticised Tesco and Sainsbury’s over apparent use of cardboard images to improve the appearance of empty shelves amid a food shortage. The article reports criticism and shoppers’ claims, not a formal finding.
Source excerpt
Shoppers across the UK have taken to social media to share photographs of supermarket giants Tesco and Sainsbury's apparent attempts to improve the appearance of bare shelves as a shortage of lorry drivers continues to affect supply chains.
2021
Four UK retailers recall seafood products over potential Salmonella
Recall announced
Sainsbury’s, Asda, the Co-op and Waitrose recalled a total of 12 seafood products over the potential presence of Salmonella. Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and the FSA urged customers not to consume affected products, promised full refunds and apologised; the Co-op said the recall was precautionary and that it was working with the FSA.
Company response
Refund or compensation — Sainsbury’s
Apology — Sainsbury’s
Refund or compensation — Waitrose
Apology — Waitrose
Source excerpt
Sainsbury’s, Asda, the Co-op and Waitrose have recalled a total of 12 products between them due to the potential presence of the bacteria, which can cause fever and diarrhoea.
The Co-op insisted the recall had been a precautionary measure and said it was working with the FSA.
2020
Sainsbury's recalls vegan product over possible plastic pieces
Recall announced
Sainsbury's urged customers to return a vegan product after concerns emerged that packs may contain pieces of white plastic.
Company response
Recall — Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is urging customers to return a vegan product after it emerged that it may contain pieces of white plastic.
Source excerpt
Sainsbury's is urging customers to return a vegan product after it emerged that it may contain pieces of white plastic.
Sainsbury’s have issued an urgent recall on a popular fish product over salmonella contamination fears.
2015
Snack Food Poco Loco UK recalls own-label meal kits over undeclared almond
Recall announced
Snack Food Poco Loco UK announced recalls of Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco own-label meal kits because they contained undeclared almond. The products contained paprika from a batch found to be contaminated with almond protein.
Company response
Investigation — Santa Maria
High quality standards are set for all Santa Maria suppliers and a full investigation of the supply chain has been initiated to ensure procedures are put in place to prevent this from happening again.
Source excerpt
High quality standards are set for all Santa Maria suppliers and a full investigation of the supply chain has been initiated to ensure procedures are put in place to prevent this from happening again.
Supplier Snack Food Poco Loco UK – part of the Santa Maria flavourings business that has recalled 10 branded retail and foodservice products in the past week – today (19 February) announced it was recalling the following products because they contain undeclared almond:
As with the other products recalled by Santa Maria - which included an Aldi Fiesta brand fajita dinner kit withdrawn on 14 February – the products contain paprika from a batch found to be contaminated with almond protein.