Contaminated pasta sauce, incorrectly labelled ready meals and tinned fish that can cause a serious infection are some of the products being urgently recalled by the nation's top supermarkets.
Tesco, Asda and Lidl are among the supermarkets that have recalled several products in recent weeks and are urging their customers to return them to get their money back. Product recalls are published on the Food Safety Agency (FSA) website with the details of the risky products.
To help you keep yourself and your family healthy we have gone through some of the most recent recalls. Have a scroll through the list to check you haven't purchased any of the recalled products.
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Tesco - Mixed Fruit and Nut
Tesco is recalling Tesco Mixed Fruit and Nut because the product 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:
- Tesco Mixed Fruit and Nut
- Pack size: 25 g
- Batch code: L2196H221
- Best-before date: January 13 2023
This product contains milk. This makes it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Tesco is recalling the above product from consumers 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 and informed its customers, with this notice explaining to customers why the product is being recalled and advising them what to do if they have bought the product.
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. Consumers can also contact Tesco Consumer Services on 0800 505 555.
Lidl - Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Olives and Oregano
Lidl is recalling Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Olives and Oregano with Soy Oil because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
Product details:
- Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Olives and Oregano with Soy Oil
- Pack size: 150 g
- Lot number: 01063402062022
- Best-before date: January 2 2023
Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. 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.
Lidl GB 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 product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
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. Any customer with queries or concerns can contact Lidl Customer services by telephone on 0370 4441234 or by email at customer.services@lidl.co.uk.
Asda - White Lasagne Sauce
Asda is taking the precautionary action of recalling Asda White Lasagne Sauce because of a possible microbiological contamination risk due to a production fault. The issue only affects products sold at Asda stores in the North West of England, North Midlands and North Wales.
Product details:
- Asda White Lasagne Sauce
- Pack size: 480 g
- Best-before date: February 3 2024
This product may contain microbiological contamination and could be unsafe to eat.
Asda is recalling the above product from affected stores only. Point-of-sale notices will only be displayed in affected Asda stores. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Asda store from where it was bought for a full refund, no receipt required. If you would like any further information, please contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101.
Linda McCartney - 2 Vegetarian 1/4lb Burgers
Linda McCartney is recalling Linda McCartney 2 Vegetarian 1/4lb Burgers because the product 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:
- Linda McCartney 2 Vegetarian 1/4lb Burgers
- Pack size: 227 g
- Batch codes: 20922, 21022 and 21122
- Best-before date: January 2024
This product contains milk. This makes it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Linda McCartney is recalling the above product from consumers and has 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.
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. Consumers can also contact Linda McCartney Consumer Care on 0800 0014409.
Asda - Italian Inspired Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake
Asda is recalling Asda Italian Inspired Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake because it contains mustard, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Product details:
- Asda Italian Inspired Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake
- Pack size: 400 g and 800 g
- Use-by dates: July 29 2022 and July 30 2022
This product contains mustard. This makes it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Asda 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. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
John West - Boneless Sardines in Sunflower Oil / Sardines in Olive Oil
John West is taking the precautionary action of recalling John West Boneless Sardines in Sunflower Oil and John West Sardines in Olive Oil because of a possible microbiological contamination risk.
Product details:
- John West Boneless Sardines in Sunflower Oil
- Pack size: 95 g
- Batch code: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113
- Best-before date: December 2026
- John West Sardines in Olive Oil
- Pack size: 120 g
- Batch code: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113
- Best-before date: December 2026
These products may contain microbiological contamination and could be unsafe to eat.
John West is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
If you have bought either of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact consumercontact@john-west.com.
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