Asda, Tesco, Iceland and more recall warnings to shoppers
Recalls have been issued on products for a variety of reasons, including the risk a breakfast food may contain insects, and plastic being found in food items.
We have rounded up the ongoing product recalls you should be aware of.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.
Asda recall
Asda shoppers have been issued a 'do not eat' warning after the supermarket giant was forced to issue a recall on some of its chicken.
The supermarket has recalled its hot and spicy chicken breast slices because of an incorrect use-by date on the label.
Asda has apologised to customers affected by the recall, which covers the hot and spicy chicken breast slices with a use-by date of May 30.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has told warned customers who have purchased the affected chicken not to eat it.
Tuesday 29 April 2025 - @Asda recalls Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices because of an incorrect use-by date: https://t.co/DPtn0oQunY #FoodAlert pic.twitter.com/xzh5auu4Cv
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) April 29, 2025
They said: 'ASDA 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 your nearest store for a refund. For further information, contact ASDA's customer relations line on: 0800 952 0101.'
An Asda spokesman added: 'If you have purchased Asda hot and spicy chicken breast slices with a use by date of May 30 please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.
'We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.'
Tony's recall
Popular chocolate bars sold at a number of UK supermarkets have been recalled as they may contain 'small stones'.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling certain batches of two of its chocolate products because of the 'potential presence of foreign objects'.
The chocolate bars which may contain the small stones are the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar 180g and the Everything Bar 180g.
Only certain product codes of the chocolate are being recalled.
These are the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar codes and best before dates affected:
162633 with a best before date of February 28, 2026
162614 with a best before date of February 28, 2026
163061 with a best before date of April 2, 2026
These are the Everything Bar codes and best before dates affected:
4331 with a best before date of November 26, 2025
4332 with a best before date of November 27, 2025
4333 with a best before date of November 28, 2025
A spokesman for Tony's Chocolonely UK said: 'We are extremely sorry to have to issue this recall, and for the inconvenience that this will cause people who purchased these products.
'Whilst the probability of a product being affected is low, we always put the safety and satisfaction of our consumers first and that is why we have made the decision to recall these products.
'We apologise to consumers and our partners for the impact this will have.
'This recall only affects these specific products and lot codes. All other Tony's Chocolonely products remain safe to consume and are not impacted.
'Do you have a bar with the impacted lot number(s)? Please don't eat the chocolate. Instead, we kindly ask you that you return the product to the store where you bought it for a refund or replacement.'
Tesco recall
Tesco has recalled some of its products from supermarket shelves across the UK because they may pose a health risk to customers.
The supermarket giant has recalled various Tesco Free From Meal Kits because they contain undeclared soya.
The presence of soya, not mentioned on the label, makes them a potential health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
The affected products are the Tesco Free From Katsu Curry Meal Kit, affecting all products with a best before date up to and including December 12; and the Tesco Free From Sweet & Sour Meal Kit with a best before date up to and including May 19.
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A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'Tesco is recalling the above products from customers 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 recall 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 products do not eat them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.'
Iceland recall
Iceland has issued a 'do not eat' warning to its customers over a product that may contain pieces of plastic.
The supermarket is recalling its Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because of the risk of plastic in the dish, making it unsafe to eat.
The affected products have best before dates of July 23, 2026, and July 30, 2026.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency also told anyone who has purchased the dish not to eat it.
Wednesday 19 March. Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because it may contain pieces of plastic #FoodAlert https://t.co/9MnTOhccoa pic.twitter.com/zZMrrXfXug
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) March 19, 2025
They said: 'Iceland Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall 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 do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please call 0800 328 0800.'
An Iceland spokesman added: 'We are taking the precautionary measure of recalling the dates codes of the above product because it may contain hard pieces of plastic making it unsafe to eat.
'Only the best before date codes listed in this notice are affected.
'If you have purchased any of the above product, DO NOT eat it.'
Granola recall
A popular breakfast choice sold at Tesco, Ocado, Amazon and other outlets has been recalled because it may contain insects.
Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling its Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects.
The affected product is the 400g box of granola with a best before date of October 24.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned anyone who has purchased the granola not to eat it but return it to wherever they bought it for a full refund.
Thursday 20 March - @rudehealth recalls Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects #FoodAlert https://t.co/MTWWy2mzlQ pic.twitter.com/UNHIyKKqPU
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) March 20, 2025
A spokesman said: 'The product listed above might contain insects, which may make them unsafe to eat.
'Rude Health Foods 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 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 your local store for a refund. For further information, please contact Rude Health Foods Ltd at hello@rudehealth.com.'
A Rude Health Foods spokesman added: 'No other batches of the chocolate crunch granola or other Rude Health products are affected by this recall.
'If you have bought the above product we advise you do not consumer it.
'We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused to our customers.'
What is a product recall?
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued.
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