Tesco, Lidl and Sainsbury’s recall chocolate, cheese & chicken over allergy fears – see the full list
SUPERMARKETS such as Tesco, Lidl and Sainsbury's are recalling some products due to allergy fears.
There are concerns items including chocolate, cheese and chicken could have been incorrectly labelled or could be contaminated with dangerous bacteria.
The Food Standards Agency shared details of the products being recalled as well as information on why the product is being removed from supermarket shelves.
Any person who bought the items listed below should visit their nearest supermarket to get a refund or exchange the product.
Tesco
Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts
Pack size: 225g
Batch code: L0075004
Best before date: May 2021
The product is being recalled as it was incorrectly packed with Tesco Finest Festive Fruit and Nut Selection which contains sulphur dioxide that is not mentioned on the label.
The said: "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
"The correctly packed Tesco Finest Festive Fruit and Nut Selection product is not affected by this recall."
Lidl
Red Hen Breaded Chicken Nuggets
Pack size: 450g
Best before: February 2022
Red Hen Southern Fried Chicken Pops
Pack size: 210g
Best before: February 5, 2022
Lidl is recalling the products salmonella contamination was found in some of the products in the batch.
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
The supermarket said in a statement: "If you have bought the above products, we advise you not to eat them.
"Instead, if you are already making an essential trip to a Lidl GB store, you can return the item to the store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
"Alternatively, please dispose of the product and email customer.services@lidl.co.uk including a photo of the affected product and Best Before Date and Lot Code.
"The Customers Services team will process this refund via letter.
"Lidl GB wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels
Pack size: 300g
Batch code: 2653152
Best before: September 8, 2021
Sainsbury’s is recalling frozen by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch.
A spokesperson said: "We are asking customers not to consume this product & to return it to their nearest Sainsbury's store when it is safe to do so, where they will receive a full refund."
Aldi
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Best before: All dates
Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken:
Pack size: 210g
Best before: All dates
Aldi is recalling all batches and all best before dates of Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken.
Your product recall rights
PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
Waitrose
Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: L0125
Best before: November 2021
The product is being recalled as it contains hazelnuts and milk which are not mentioned on the label.
Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Pack size: 225g
Batch code: BIO B0530A-3 CY0063
Best before: May 31, 2021
Waitrose & Partners are recalling the item because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49%
Batch: 0259
Best before: November 2021
Some products contain almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
Due to a packaging error, some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya.
Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Pack size: 280g
Best before: All packs
The burgers contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
Iceland
Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers
Pack size: 400g
Best before:
- February 27, 2021
- March 17, 2021
- April 8, 2021
Iceland has recalled their own brand Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because salmonella has been found in the products.
Southern Fried Chicken Popsters
Pack size: 220g
Best before: April 4, 2021
Salmonella has been found in the above product too.
Twix Barres Glacées
Pack size: 18
Best before: June 31, 2021
Iceland is recalling Twix Barres Glacées (Twix Ice-Cream Bars) because they contain milk, wheat (gluten) and soya which are not mentioned in English on the label.
They may contain almonds and hazelnuts (nuts) and peanuts.
Uncle Ben's Brown Basmati
Mars Food UK is recalling Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass.
The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat.
Pack size: 250g
Best before:
- March 2, 2021
- March 16, 2021
- March 20, 2021
- May 24, 2021
- June 14, 2021
- June 15, 2021
- July 3, 2021
- July 19, 2021
A popular baby cereal by Aptamil was also being recalled from major UK supermarkets and retailers over fears it contained pieces of plastic.
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Meanwhile, Next has recalled a kids duvet and pillowcase set over fears children could get trapped inside.
Any customer who bought any of the products affected can get a full refund from the supermarkets.