Metal, plastic, eggs and dairy are among the 'foreign bodies' potentially in a number of food products being stocked at well-known supermarkets in the UK. Tesco and Sainsbury's are among the retailers issuing recalls on products but there are well-known manufactures on the list too which could be stocked elsewhere.
The Food Standards Agency is the government department responsible for protecting public heath. Recalls issued by the Agency are to ensure that customers are aware that products may have a problem with them, making them unfit for sale. A number of food products have been listed by the department and recalled recently.
Tesco has issued two product recalls where it is believed the items may contain metal, while Sainsbury's has also issued a recall, due to an undeclared ingredient. The 'Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous' contains milk, which is not listed on the label.
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Both stores have apologised for any inconvenience caused, according to Devon Live, stating that anyone affected can return the product to the supermarket it was purchased from and receive a full refund. A number of products from across the sector have been listed by the Food Standards Agency including the latest by Lidl, which is recalling Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% because of undeclared sulphur dioxide. Some of the latest recalls, along with what you should do if you have one in your cupboard, are listed below.
Lidl GB: Starovice Czech Lager 5.0%
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency
Undeclared sulphur dioxide. Lidl GB is recalling Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% because it contains sulphur dioxide which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Product details
Starvice Czech Lager 5.0%
Pack size 500ml
Best before: 16 October 2022
Risk statement
This product contains sulphur dioxide, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Action taken by the company
Lidl GB is recalling the above product from customers and been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not drink it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please contact Lidl GB Customer Services on 0370 444 1234 or customer.services@lidl.co.uk
Tesco Chicken and Vegetable Cup Soup
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency
Tesco is recalling Tesco Chicken and Vegetable Cup Soup with croutons because it may contain small pieces of metal. The possible presence of small pieces of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details
Tesco Chicken and Vegetable Cup Soup with croutons
Pack size: 110 g (five pack)
Best-before date: 31 October 2023
Risk statement
This product may contain small pieces of metal, which makes it unsafe to eat.
Action taken by the company
Tesco is recalling the above product and has issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. No receipt is required. If you require further details please contact Customer Services on UK 0800 505 555.
Trewithen Dairy - Unsalted Butter
The following notice appears on the Tesco website
Product recall.
As a precaution, Trewithen Dairy is recalling one batch code of its unsalted butter, as it's been found to contain high levels of E. coli .
Product batches affected
Trewithen Dairy Unsalted Butter 250 g
Best-before date: 23 May 2022
Batch code: G2 073
No other Trewithen Dairy products are known to be affected.
What you should do
If you've bought an affected product, please don't eat it. Instead, return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required. Use our store locator to find your nearest Tesco.
Contact details
For more information, you can contact Trewithen Dairy Customer Services on 01208 228 700. You can also contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.
Tesco - Free From Digestive Biscuits
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency
Tesco is recalling Tesco Free From Digestive Biscuits because they may contain small pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
Product details
Tesco Free From Digestive Biscuits
Pack size: 160 g
Best-before-end date: March 2023
Risk statement
This product may contain small pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
Action taken by the company
Tesco is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505555.
Sainsbury's - Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency
Sainsbury's is recalling Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous because it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous
Pack size: 200 g
Use-by dates: 20 April 2022, 22 April 2022 and 23 April 2022
Allergen: milk
Risk statement
This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken by the company
Sainsbury's is recalling the above product from customers and have been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Fray Bentos - Just Chicken Pie
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency
Baxters Food Group Ltd is recalling Fray Bentos Just Chicken Pie because it may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of small pieces of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details
Fray Bentos Just Chicken Pie
Pack size: 425 g
Batch code: L079T (with production times from 06:00 up to and including 08:22)
Best-before-end date: September 2023
Risk statement
This product may contain small pieces of plastic, which makes it unsafe to eat.
Action taken by the company
Baxters Food Group Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, dispose of the product and contact Baxters Food Group Ltd customer care team on 0800 389 8389 or customercare.fraybentos@baxters.com.
Clemency Hall - Manchego Cheese
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency
Anthony Rowcliffe & Son Ltd is recalling Clemency Hall Manchego Cheese because it contains egg, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details
Clemency Hall Manchego Cheese
Pack size: 180 g
Use-by date: 28 May 2022
Allergen: egg
Risk statement
This product contains egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Action taken by the company
Anthony Rowcliffe & Son Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Anthony Rowcliffe & Son Ltd on 01892 831105 and technical@rowcliffe.co.uk.
Everfresh - Sprouted Stem Ginger Cake
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency
Everfresh Natural Foods is recalling Everfresh Sprouted Stem Ginger Cake because some packs contain pecans (nuts), which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to pecans (nuts).
Product details
Everfresh Sprouted Stem Ginger Cake
Pack size: 350 g
Batch code: 2833
Best-before date: 17 October 2022
Allergen: pecans (nuts)
Risk statement
This product contains pecans (nuts), making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to pecans (nuts).
Action taken by the company
Everfresh Natural Foods is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to pecans (nuts), do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Everfresh at bakery@everfreshnaturalfoods.com or phone 01452 687088.
Qiao Tuo Chongqing Huogo (hotpot soup base)
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency
Interdragon International Trading Co Ltd and Asia Oriental Market Ltd are recalling products because they contain various allergens which are not listed in English on the label. This means the products contains allergens which have not been declared in English making them a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance.
Product details
Qiao Tuo Chongqing Huogo (hotpot soup base)
Risk statement
The above products contain milk, wheat and egg, which have not been mentioned in English on the label. This makes these products unsafe for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or its constituents, an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten and/or an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Action taken by the company
Interdragon International Trading Co Ltd and Asia Oriental Market Ltd are recalling the above products from customers and been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
