08-05-2025
Urgent food recall issued over 'do not eat' warning on Tesco and Morrisons lasagne
Urgent food recall issued for item with 'possible health risk' sold at Tesco and Morrisons
The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall notice for packs of the food item
Tesco and Morrisons have issued an urgent recall
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A food recall has been issued for packs of a popular food due to a packaging error that could mean they contain seafood. The warning, for La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne, was issued after it was discovered that some packs may contain prawns and lobster, which are not listed in the ingredients, reports the Express.
This could potentially pose "a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans", according to a notice from the Food Standards Agency.
The agency advised: "If you have bought the product and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund (even without a receipt)."
The recall affects 700g packs produced by Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd, available at retailers including Tesco and Morrisons. These packs carry the batch code L0B510816 and a use-by date of June 17, 2025.
The beef lasagne may contain shellfish
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Shellfish allergies
According to Allergy UK, fish and shellfish account for three out of the 14 food allergens regulated by the Food Standards Agency. Allergic reactions to crustaceans occur when the immune system abnormally reacts to proteins found in these marine animals.
While some individuals with crustacean allergies react to all shellfish, others are sensitive only to specific types.
Signs of an allergic reaction can encompass a rash or hives, dizziness, swelling of the mouth, tongue, face or other areas, difficulty breathing and abdominal discomfort. A more extreme reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can result in throat swelling, shock, a rapid heartbeat and loss of consciousness.
