Major UK supermarkets have issued 'do not eat' alerts after a number of food products were recalled due to health and safety concerns. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a list of the items that should not be consumed.
The list includes Cadbury branded desserts, as well as goats cheeses, cereal and a Birds Eye product, reports Lancs Live. Several major supermarkets - Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Co-op, Morrisons, Waitrose and Ocado - are among the retailers affected by the latest recall alerts.
Some items may contain Listeria monocytogenes while the others may contain ingredients not listed on the label. Anyone who has purchased any of the affected items listed below are advised to return them to stores for a full refund, but only as part of an essential trip. Here are all the latest supermarket product recalls and the reasons why they are being withdrawn from shelves:
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Lactalis McLelland Ltd have taken the precautionary step of recalling various goat cheeses because the products might contain Listeria monocytogenes. It is sold in major supermarkets, including Co-op.
The product details are:
Cricket St. Thomas Capricorn Goat Cheese
Pack size: 100g
Use by: 26 May 2023
Somerset Capricorn Goat Cheese
Pack size: 100g
Use by: 26 May 2023
Somerset Capricorn Goat Cheese
Pack size: 85g
Use by: 26 May 2023
Co-op Goats Cheese
Pack size: 85g
Use by: 26 May 2023
The FSA said: "The products listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.
"Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
"Lactalis McLelland Ltd is recalling the above products. Lactalis McLelland Ltd and Co-op have issued point-of-sale notices to their customers."
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons
Müller has taken the precautionary step of recalling some batches of various Cadbury branded dessert products, sold through various retailers including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons, because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The product details are:
Cadbury Daim Chocolate Dessert
Pack size: 75g
Use by: 18 May 2023
Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Dessert
Pack size: 75g
Use by: 17 May 2023
Cadbury Flake Chocolate Dessert
Pack size: 75g
Use by: 17 May 2023
Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert
Pack size: 75g
Use by: 18 May 2023
Cadbury Dairy Milk Chunks Chocolate Dessert
Pack size: 75g
Use by: 18 May 2023
Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert (six pack)
Pack size: 6 x 75g
Use by: 18 May 2023
The FSA said: "If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund (with or without a receipt). For more information contact Müller on team_cccare@muller.co.uk or 07354 835 893."
Waitrose and Ocado
Rude Health is continuing to recall Organic Ultimate Muesli because it contains brazil nuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. The FSA said this means the product, sold through various retailers including Waitrose and Ocado, is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to brazil nuts (nuts).
The product details are:
Rude Health Organic Ultimate Muesli
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: 23039 L7
Best before: 08 February 2024
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to brazil nuts (nuts), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund (with or without a receipt). For further information, please contact Rude Health at hello@rudehealth.com"
Tesco, Iceland and Ocado
Birds Eye is continuing to recall Aunt Bessie’s Crispy Whole Onion Rings as some packs may contain an incorrect product which contains both egg and milk due to a manufacturing error. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/ or milk or milk constituents.
The popular frozen product is sold in a number of the UK's leading supermarkets, such as Tesco, Iceland and Ocado. The product details are:
Aunt Bessie’s Crispy Whole Onion Rings
Pack size: 375g
Batch code: L3037
Best before: August 2024
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or milk or milk constituents do not eat it. Instead, cut the packaging which shows the batch code and post this and your contact details to the address as shown on the attached notice for a full refund. The address is Birds Eye Limited Freepost, ADM3939, London, SW1A 1 YS. For any further questions, contact Birds Eye UK Freephone hotline on 0800 088 5573 or via www.birdseye.co.uk/contact-us"
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