Major supermarket urgently recalls pork pies over ‘health risk' as customers urged to ‘dispose of product'
Co-op shoppers are being urged to immediately dispose of the pastries and return them to a local store for a full refund.
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Co-op has urgently recalled its pork pies over a concerning health risk
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the recall which applies to four-pack Mini Pork and Pickle Pies found at Co-op stores
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the recall which applies to four-pack Mini Pork and Pickle Pies found at Co-op stores.
The reason is because they contain milk which isn't mentioned on the label.
Shoppers with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents will be at risk should they eat the pies, the FSA has warned.
The 200g packs which should be checked will have a use by date of either August 13, August 14 or August 15.
Co-op has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations.
The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers titled "dispose of product".
They say shoppers can return the pork pies to a Co-op store and receive either a full refund or a replacement which suits their health needs.
If purchased online, a refund can be processed by phoning 0330 041 7737.
Alternatively, call or email Co-op's contact teams for further help.
It comes as Lidl customers have been warned not to eat a popular dinner item as it could be lethal.
Popular cookie recall upgraded to most dangerous class – with experts warning of 'reasonable probability of death'
Tempura 4 Chicken Steaks were pulled from shelves as the packaging had undeclared allergens.
The item contains milk but this was not emphasised in bold in the ingredients list.
Days earlier, a viral "Dubai-style" sweet treat was also pulled from shelves for failing to declare milk as an ingredient.
Denar Limited recalled Destan Pistazien Crème Dubai Style as it poses a dangerous health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.
Waitrose also recalled its Egg and Spinach Protein Pot due to concerns it could contain the bacteria Salmonella.
Salmonella infections can cause fevers, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
The supermarket giant is now urging customers to not eat the product if they have bought it, and to return it to the store where they purchased it.
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