Some of the UK’s most popular supermarkets have issued urgent recalls on a range of products including beef slices and cheese amid concerns they might be ‘unsafe’
Festive food lovers, take note: Tesco and Aldi, along with other major supermarkets, have been forced to urgently recall a range of Christmassy delights over fears they could be “unsafe”. The cause for concern arises from issues such as mislabelling or the potential inclusion of foreign objects.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) calls for these recalls on various grounds, including undeclared allergens or finding extraneous material in food items. When a recall happens, the FSA provides advice on what actions shoppers should take and clarifies why these products are being removed from shelves.
Usually, getting your money back is easy, and a receipt might not even be asked for Here’s the rundown on some festive foods you may need to return:.
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In case you’ve got cheese festivities planned, listen up: Dunnes Stores has announced a recall for a series of its cheese varieties and cheese-based products. This recall is prompted by concerns that Listeria monocytogenes might be present in these cheese items, reports Lancs Live.
According to the FSA, the cheeses involved have been produced by or have ingredients sourced from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese in Ireland, and are available through Dunnes Stores in Northern Ireland.
The specifics of the recalled products are:
– Dunnes Stores Wicklow Smoked Cheddar.
Pack size: 150g.
Best before: All dates.
– Dunnes Stores Wicklow Tomato and Herb Cheddar.
Pack size: 150g.
Best before: All dates.
– Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle and Chive Cheddar.
Pack size: 150g.
Best before: All dates.
– Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie.
Pack size: 150g.
Best before: All dates.
And also under recall is:.
– Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese and Cranberry Quiche.
Pack size: 800g
Best before: All dates
– Simply Better Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish
Pack size: 150g
Best before: All dates
– Simply Better Double Cream Wicklow Ban
Pack size: 150g
Best before: All dates
– Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection
Pack size: 735g
Best before: All dates
– Simply Better and Neven Maguire Cheese Selection
Pack size: 705g
Best before: All dates
The FSA stated: “The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. 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.
“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.
“If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.”
Beef slices
Tesco is recalling Tesco 10 Cooked Beef Slices because of a labelling error which shows an incorrect use-by date, making the product unsafe to eat. The product details are:Tesco 10 Cooked Beef SlicesPack size: 125gUse by: 24 January 2025.
The FSA issued a stern warning to Tesco customers: “If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Tesco store for a full refund. For further information, please contact customer service team on 0800 505 555.”
Red Cabbage and Apple
This comes amid ongoing concerns with Tesco’s Red Cabbage and Apple 300G, which has been recalled owing to incorrect labelling. The affected products mistakenly display a use-by date of December 29, instead of the intended December 11, potentially leading to consumption beyond the product’s safe period.
The FSA clarified, “An extension of the Use by Date could pose a risk to health, if the product is kept past the correct shelf life of the product.”
Consumers who purchased the item are urged not to consume it. Rather they should return it to any Tesco outlet for a compete refund or reach out to Tesco Customer Support at 0800 505 555.
Crushed garlic
For those who may be spicing up their meals with Morrisons Crushed Garlic, be cautioned that Morrisons is recalling their Morrisons Crushed Garlic 75g, with a best before date of 19.10. 25.
A key ingredient missing from the product could hinder microbiological growth control, presenting a safety hazard. While apologising for the inconvenience, Morrisons reassures customers of its commitment to product quality and safety standards.
Should you have the product, do not consume it; return it to the nearest Morrisons shop for a full no-questions refund. Queries can be directed to Morrisons Customer Service at 0345 611 6111.
Vegetable Bao Buns
Aldi’s Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns, which you may have bought and stored in the freezer for festive gatherings, are being urgently recalled by the supermarket chain due to an undeclared allergen (sesame), as well as unlisted duck meat. This could pose a health risk to anyone with a sesame allergy.
Aldi has reached out to relevant allergy support organisations who will inform their members about the recall. The supermarket has also pulled these products from all stores and is asking customers to return the items for a full refund. Aldi’s customer care line is 0800 042 0800.
