Asda recalls batches of lamb

The batches being withdrawn are:

Item no.	Product Name	Pack Dates
4814583	FW Half lamb leg	12, 13 and 14 October
4815332	FW Half lamb shoulder	12, 13 and 16 October
4815815	Halal lamb mince	15 October
4812917	Half lamb leg C/w	13 and 15 October
4816039	FW chops x6	12 and 13 October
4814422	Lamb pack	12 and 14 October
4812847	Lamb chops x2	12 and 13 October
4816718	Lamb neck fillets	12 October
4814975	Halal chops	12 October
4810005	Lamb shoulder	16 October
4810033	Boneless shoulder	16 October
4810026	Boneless leg	16 October
4812539	Lamb chops x4	16 October
4810138	Lamb chops x8	16 October

Only these products and these data codes are affected.

The sheep had been treated with a veterinary drug (doramectin) to combat sheep scab that was not given enough time to pass through the animals' systems.

The likelihood of people eating meat from the affected part of the animal is very low. However, as a precautionary measure, Asda has removed batches of lamb from sale that could be affected.

Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in Asda stores and customers who have bought lamb from the affected batches are being asked not to consume it and return to their nearest Asda store for a refund.

Concerns around doramectin relate to repeated exposure that has caused sickness and other effects in laboratory animals. The Agency welcomes Asda's precautionary action in removing the lamb from its shelves.

The Agency believes lamb from the affected animals may have been distributed more widely across the UK and is investigating. We will issue an update when more information comes to light.