In a move that’s got shoppers double-checking their fridge, UK supermarket giant Morrisons has yanked a batch of its premium sausages off the shelves, warning they might be spiked with bits of blue plastic. The recall, announced on April 25, 2025, targets the Morrisons The Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages, a customer favorite that’s now under scrutiny for posing a potential health risk.
The issue came to light when the supermarket flagged a contamination concern, prompting a swift response from the Food Standards Agency. The sausages, packed in 400g trays with a use-by date of May 6, 2025, could contain small shards of plastic, making them unsafe to eat. Customers are being told to skip the grill and bring the product back to any Morrisons store for a full refund, no receipt needed. Notices are plastered in stores, spelling out the problem and urging people to act fast.
This isn’t a minor hiccup—plastic in food can choke or injure, and the FSA isn’t taking chances, labeling the sausages a clear hazard. Morrisons, for its part, has moved quickly, pulling the affected batch from its 500-plus stores across the UK. The recall covers only the Cumberland variety in the “The Best” range, leaving other sausage lines untouched. Still, it’s a headache for a chain that prides itself on quality, especially with its in-house butchers and farm-to-fork branding.
Shoppers who bought the sausages online or in-store are being asked to check their purchases against the recall details. The affected packs were sold in the days leading up to the announcement, though exact numbers of potentially contaminated sausages haven’t been disclosed. Morrisons has set up customer service lines to field questions, and the FSA is monitoring the situation to ensure no further risks slip through.
The recall adds to a string of food safety alerts in recent months, putting pressure on retailers to tighten supply chain checks. For now, Morrisons is focused on getting the word out and keeping customers safe, while shoppers are left wondering how bits of blue plastic ended up in their bangers. Those with the sausages are advised to return them immediately.