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A number of products have been recalled by major food retailers following safety concerns including fears of E. coli.

The affected goods, which include cheese and vegetarian sausages, each pose a health risk to anyone who consumes them.

The latest recall comes after supermarkets recently pulled products from shelves over concerns about the presence of salmonella.

Customers have been advised not to eat the affected products, even if they've already purchased them.

Instead, the Food Standards Agency recommends that customers return them to the relevant store in exchange for a full refund.

So what products have now been recalled? And what risk does E. coli actually pose?

The Vegetarian Butcher

The Vegetarian Butcher is recalling one of its products this week - the Little Willies Lincolnshire Style Sausages.

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The vegetarian meal may contain pieces of plastic, which makes this product unsafe to eat.

The affected product is 160g and has dates between 22 April 2019 and 15 May 2019.

Tesco

Fromagerie Alpine is recalling Saint Félicien raw cow's milk cheese, which is sold by Tesco.

The product might contain E. coli, and therefore poses a significant health risk to customers.

The recalled Tesco Finest Saint Félicien du Dauphiné Cheese (180g) has lots numbers from 032 to 116 - with all date codes affected.

Harrods

Fromagerie Alpine is also recalling Saint Marcellin raw cow's milk cheese, which is sold by Harrods.

The product, similarly to its counterpart in Tesco, may contain E. coli - though no other products by the company are known to be affected.

The Xavier David, Saint Marcellin cheese recall includes all date codes between March 8, 2019 and June 16, 2019.

The affected product is 80g and has lot numbers from 032 to 116.

What is E. coli?

E. coli is a bacterial infection found in the gut and poo of many animals - particularly cattle and sheep, according to NHS Direct Wales.

There are a number of ways the infection can by caught by humans, including through eating raw food as well as by swimming in infected water such as a pond or lake.

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Infection caused by this organism can cause symptoms like diarrhoea, abdominal pain and even haemolytic uremic syndrome - a potentially fatal condition that can lead to kidney failure.

Symptoms are usually noticeable three or four days after infection, although they can last up to two weeks.

Prevention methods include washing your hands regularly and thoroughly, as well as ensuring food is cooked and handled appropriately.