Tesco urgently recalls popular cheese over fears it contains deadly bacteria
A brand of popular Swiss cheese has been urgently recalled over fears it could contain deadly bacteria.
Tesco has recalled packs of 150g Le Superbe Raclette over fears it contains listeria monocytogenes, which causes the most common type of food poisoning.
Listeriosis is considered dangerous to pregnant women, newborn babies, people with a weakened immune system and people aged over 65.
Symptoms range from fever and muscle pain to septicemia and meningitis.
The Food Standards Agency said: '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.'
The recall only affects Tesco customers with the best before date of May 12.
Most people have none at all, or only mild lasting a few days.
Usually those symptoms are similar to those of other conditions.
Symptoms of listeria include: Babies may be irritable with a lower appetite
A high temperature
Aches and pains
Chills
Feeling or being sick
Diarrhoea Pregnant people might have stomach ache and may notice their baby is moving less
Babies may be irritable with a lower appetite
Tesco said: 'If you've bought an affected product with a best before date of 12/05/25, please don't eat it. More Trending
'Instead, return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.'
On Thursday, the agency said a ready-made lasagne by La Famiglia Rana was being recalled because some contained lobster meat, rather than beef.
A popular pasta sauce by Organico Realfoods was recalled earlier this month over fears it contains shards of glass While Morrisons recalled its own-brand sausages containing 'small pieces of blue plastic'.
Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.
For more stories like this, check our news page.
MORE: Cadbury's Dairy Milk Biscoff bar was 'disappointing' — I tried this 10/10 alternative instead
MORE: Urgent recall for bread, cookies and croutons in the US over 'life-threatening' risk
MORE: The UK supermarket rewards schemes that are actually worth your loyalty
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
21 minutes ago
- The Independent
Imported Dubai-style chocolate could pose food safety risk, watchdog warns
Some imported Dubai-style chocolate products could pose a risk to consumers with allergies, the food safety watchdog has warned. Those with food allergies should be careful when buying the popular chocolate as some imported products may not be intended for sale in the UK and could lack a full ingredients list or allergen labelling, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. The watchdog said it had identified a number of products that posed a health risk to consumers with allergies. Some of these products may also contain additives and colours which are not allowed on the UK market, it added. The FSA said it was surveying and sampling the products to work out the scale of the issue, and working with allergy charities in the meantime to raise awareness of the risk with consumers. It said that 'most' Dubai-style chocolate available in UK shops was safe. The FSA said: 'If in doubt, don't buy it and report any concerns to your local authority.' By law, labels must list all ingredients and clearly highlight any of the 14 regulated allergens. The FSA advised consumers to look out for labelling details to check whether a product is intended for sale here. By law, products made to UK standards should have labels in English containing the name of the food – for example, milk chocolate with pistachio paste filling – a list of ingredients with allergens emphasised, the weight of the food in grams and a best before or use by date. Labels must also include the name and address of the UK or EU business responsible for the product information. If the food is not from the UK or EU, the name and address of the importer must be included. Professor Robin May, chief scientific adviser to the FSA, said: 'The vast majority of food in the UK is safe, but some imported Dubai-style chocolate products don't meet our standards and could be a food safety risk, especially for consumers with allergies. 'If you are looking to buy Dubai-style chocolate, we advise sticking with trusted retailers, like the ones you'd use for your weekly shop, as products are more likely to be made for UK consumers and so are safe to eat. 'As it's difficult for consumers to tell the difference between products made for the UK and those that aren't, if you have a food allergy or intolerance, we advise that you do not buy the product unless you're certain it's intended for sale here. 'UK law requires food labels to highlight any of 14 allergens present in the product, but some imported products may not do this. You can find more information on 'If you have concerns about chocolate that you see on sale, don't buy it and instead report it to your local authority. We are working closely with local authorities to make sure that any unsafe products are removed from sale as swiftly as possible.' Anyone who has concerns about products they have purchased should not eat them, especially if they have food allergies or intolerances.
Powys County Times
36 minutes ago
- Powys County Times
Jolly Rancher sweets recalled in UK as they're unsafe to eat
Multiple Jolly Rancher sweets sold in the UK have been recalled as they contain products that make them 'unsafe to eat' and they do not comply with UK laws, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned. Four Jolly Rancher products have been recalled, as the FSA has told anyone who has bought them not to eat them. The affected products are the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Jolly Rancher 'Misfits' Gummies, Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and the Jolly Rancher Berry Gummies. The recall covers all pack sizes, batch codes, and best before dates of the sweets listed above. They contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons, (MOAH), and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons, (MOSH), making them unsafe to eat. Wednesday 11 June 2025. Food Alert "For Action": To Consumers who have purchased and Food Businesses who have purchased and sold Jolly Rancher products manufactured by The Hershey Company #FoodAlert — Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) June 11, 2025 The FSA said: 'For consumers, don't buy them, and if you've eaten these products, there should be no immediate cause for concern, as food safety risk is low, but don't eat any more. 'These products contain mineral oil, which isn't allowed in food in the UK and may pose a food safety risk if consumed regularly over a sustained period of time.' The FSA said that the Hershey Company, who produces Jolly Rancher sweets, had been working collaboratively to remove unsafe products from the UK markets. It added that while the parent company had decided to stop supplying the UK market in 2024 some businesses still continued to import the products for sale in the UK. An FSA spokesman said: 'Although the levels consumers are exposed to are likely to be low, they may present a risk to health because they contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons, (MOAH), and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons, (MOSH). 'Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat them regularly. 'MOAH can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time. MOAH is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health. 'We are asking enforcement authorities to make immediate contact with businesses who may have been supplied with or received the affected products, and to take action to ensure that the non-compliant and potentially unsafe products are withdrawn from the market and where sold at retail, recalled. 'We are also asking the Local Authorities to inform the FSA of product recall and withdrawal actions. 'If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, dispose of them at home. 'If you are concerned, notify your Trading Standards department or environmental health department in the local authority you purchased it.' 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.
Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Daily Record
Brits urged to 'dispose of' popular US sweets that are 'not compliant with UK laws'
The FSA has advised that consumption of the sweets is a "toxicological concern." A major food alert for Brits who have bought a popular brand of US sweets has been issued. Due to containing unlawful ingredients, they pose a risk to human health. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued the alert for UK retailers to stop selling multiple packs of Jolly Rancher Confectionary Products that can be found in several specialised sweet shops and supermarkets. All pack sizes, batch codes and best before dates of the American brand's Hard Candy, 'Misfits' Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1 and Berry Gummies have all been affected by the recall. All of the above mentioned products have been found to contain two ingredients that are "not compliant with UK laws" - Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons (MOSH). The FSA said in its recall notice: "We are asking enforcement authorities to make immediate contact with businesses who may have been supplied with or received the affected products, and to take action to ensure that the non-compliant and potentially unsafe products are withdrawn from the market and where sold at retail, recalled. "We are also asking the Local Authorities to inform the FSA of product recall and withdrawal actions." A risk statement advises that the consumption of these sweets is therefore a "toxicological concern", particularly for the younger age groups who would be most likely to eat these products on a regular basis. As MOAH is a genotoxic carcinogen, no exposure is without a risk to human health, and it has been reported that consumption of the mineral over a prolonged time can cause damage to the DNA, increasing the potential risk of cancer. To keep customers safe, the FSA has urged UK businesses who sell these sweets to stop sales immediately, undertake product withdrawals and recalls, and to discontinue any import and distribution of the products. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Hershey company, owner of Jolly Ranchers, is said to be working with the food watchdog following the alert, with the US confectionary brand taking action to remove them from the UK market as they "do not meet legal requirements." Hershey's has continued to proactively collaborate with the FSA to remove non-compliant and unsafe products from the UK market since 2024, while also making the decision not to supply the UK market going forward. However, since some businesses continue to import their products to the UK, the watchdog has requested that enforcing authorities in the UK to take action by removing the products to protect customers. As for consumers, they are being urged to "dispose" of the affected sweets at home. While food safety risk is low, with no immediate cause for concern, there could be a risk to their health if they continue to consume them. It comes just days after we reported that Brits were being urged to double check packets of over-the-counter paracetamol tablets after there were complaints of them being contaminated. Healthcare professionals have been urged to stop selling two batches of Chelonia Healthcare Limited's tablets after the pharmaceutical company issues a class 2 recall for them following reports they contained discoloured tablets. It was discovered that the recall only affected he batch number 2312010, with the best before date of April 14, 2025, although the batch code 2312011, best before date May 15, 2025, was also recalled as a "precautionary measure."
