Shoppers have been warned to check their cupboards and fridges to ensure they do not have any products waiting to be eaten that may have been recalled.
Asda, Aldi, Iceland and Lidl and Waitrose are among the retailers that have pulled products from their shelves recently for various reasons. There is also an urgent recall of an artisan cheese which may be contaminated with listeria and has already caused one death.
Products can be recalled for lots of different reasons - for example, possible contamination, misleading or incorrect labels or, as in this case, allergens and when a product is recalled, for any reason, the Food Safety Agency shares details on what you should do if you have bought the item, as well as detailed information on why it has been removed from sale.
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Recent product recalls include:
Asda
JK Foods is recalling Tiger Tiger Taste Japan Mirin sold in Asda because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone who has an allergy to soya.
Product details: Tiger Tiger Taste Japan Mirin
Pack size: 150ml
Best-before dates: All date codes
Allergen: Soya
What do do if you have bought the product: If you have an allergy to soya, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. For more information, contact ASingh@jkfoods.co.uk or mblendowski@jkfoods.co.uk.
Iceland
Iceland has recalled its Cooked Diced Chicken Breast because some packs may contain uncooked chicken. The possible presence of raw, uncooked chicken makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details: Iceland Cooked Chicken Breast
Pack size: 800g
Best-before dates: June 17, 2023
What do do if you have bought the product: If you have bought the item do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further details, please contact Iceland Customer Care on 0800 328 0800 and select option 2.
Aldi
Aldi is recalling Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu because of a temperature control issue that could potentially spoil the product, which may be unsafe to eat.
Product details: Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu
Pack size: 200 g
Use-by dates: April 13 and 14, 2023
What do do if you have bought the product: If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Aldi store from where it was bought for a full refund. A full list of affected stores is available on the Aldi website at Product Notices. For further information please visit help.aldi.co.uk or contact customer services on 0800 042 0800.
Lidl
Lidl is recalling Deluxe Strolghino Salami 250g due to the potential presence of Salmonella.
Product details: Deluxe Strolghino Salami
Pack size: 250 g
Use-by dates: April 13 and May 8, 2023
What do do if you have bought the product: If you have bought the product you should not to eat it. Instead, return it to a Lidl GB store for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Other use by dates and Deluxe products are not affected by this recall. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact Customer Services on 0800 977 7766 or customer.services@lidl.co.uk
The Cambridge Food Company
The Cambridge Food Company Limited is recalling The Old Cheese Room Baronet and Baby Baronet Soft Cheeses because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in some batches of these products. The Cambridge Food Company Limited trades under the names Rennet & Rind and Cheese.
Product details: The Old Cheese Room Baronet Soft Cheese
Pack size: 1 kg
Best before dates: March 21 and 22, April 11, 12, 16 and 18, 2023
Product details: The Old Cheese Room Baby Baronet Soft Cheese
Pack size: 200 g
Best-before dates: 04 April 2023, 10 April 2023
What to do if you have bought the product: If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, contact The Cambridge Food Company Limited to organise collection and receive a full refund by emailing mike@cheese-plus.co.uk
If you've bought a product that's been recalled, you have the right to a refund thanks to the Consumer Rights Act. The retailer that sold it should offer you a full refund, even if it's been in your cupboard or freezer for a while. Even if you've already consumed the product or thrown it away, you are still entitled to a refund if you can provide proof of purchase such as a receipt, bank statement, or online order confirmation.
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