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South Wales Guardian
28-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Asda, Lidl, Tesco & more supermarket recall warnings issued
Recalls have been issued for a variety of reasons, including the presence of disease-causing bacteria, the risk that food may contain plastic, and a breakfast food that may contain insects. If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks. We have rounded up the ongoing product recalls you should be aware of. Nuts have been recalled from sale in the UK due to the presence of a bacteria that can cause sever diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and even kidney failure. Grape Tree is recalling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because they have been contaminated with E. coli. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the nuts with a best before date of July 11, 2026. The affected batch has a code of G41 5 101 250610. A FSA spokesman said: 'Symptoms caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. 'Grape Tree recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. 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 email info@ A popular biscuit has been recalled because it may pose a health risk to shoppers due to a packaging error. THG Nutrition has recalled its Myprotein gooey filled cookie – double chocolate and caramel flavour because it contains wheat not mentioned on the label. As a result, the product is a health risk to anyone with coeliac disease, or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. The affected products have best before dates of June 17 and July 16. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'THG Nutrition Limited is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted 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 product and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. 'For more information, please telephone 0800 260 6946, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm (outside these hours please leave a voicemail message with your contact details) or email qualityassurance@ Shoppers at Lidl have been warned not to eat a popular snack that may be 'unsafe to eat' as it could contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket has recalled a number of Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut bars because of the possible presence of plastic. Four flavours of the bars are affected by the recall; the cocoa and orange, blueberry muffin, salted caramel, and berry flavoured bars have all been recalled. The affected bars have batch codes of L24316 and L24337, and best before dates of November 2025 and December 2025. Thursday 15 May: @LidlGB recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic #FoodAlert A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency warned shoppers who had purchased the bars not to eat them. They said: 'Lidl is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 'These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. 'If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. 'For further information, please contact Lidl Customer Care on or 0203 966 5566.' A Lidl spokesman added: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.' A lasagne has been recalled and a 'do not eat' warning issued after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned it could be a 'possible health risk'. Giovanni Rana is recalling its La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne due to a packaging error. As a result of the error, some packs may contain the Prawn & Lobster Lasagne, despite the label not listing crustaceans as an ingredient. The affected lasagne has a batch code of L0B510816 and a use by date of June 17. An FSA spokesman said: 'Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has been told to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. 'The company has also issued a point-of-sale 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 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). For further information please contact the company on 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: 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.' 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. (Image: Tony's Chocolonely) These are the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar codes and best before dates affected: These are the Everything Bar codes and best before dates affected: 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 has recalled one of its Tesco Free From Meal Kits because it may contain undeclared soya. The presence of soya, not mentioned on the label, makes it 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. 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 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 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.' 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 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@ 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.' 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. This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Western Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Asda, Lidl, Tesco & more supermarket recall warnings issued
Recalls have been issued for a variety of reasons, including the presence of disease-causing bacteria, the risk that food may contain plastic, and a breakfast food that may contain insects. If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks. We have rounded up the ongoing product recalls you should be aware of. E. coli recall Nuts have been recalled from sale in the UK due to the presence of a bacteria that can cause sever diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and even kidney failure. Grape Tree is recalling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because they have been contaminated with E. coli. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the nuts with a best before date of July 11, 2026. The affected batch has a code of G41 5 101 250610. A FSA spokesman said: 'Symptoms caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. 'Grape Tree recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. 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 email info@ Myprotein recall A popular biscuit has been recalled because it may pose a health risk to shoppers due to a packaging error. THG Nutrition has recalled its Myprotein gooey filled cookie – double chocolate and caramel flavour because it contains wheat not mentioned on the label. As a result, the product is a health risk to anyone with coeliac disease, or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. The affected products have best before dates of June 17 and July 16. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'THG Nutrition Limited is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted 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 product and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. 'For more information, please telephone 0800 260 6946, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm (outside these hours please leave a voicemail message with your contact details) or email qualityassurance@ Lidl recall Shoppers at Lidl have been warned not to eat a popular snack that may be 'unsafe to eat' as it could contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket has recalled a number of Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut bars because of the possible presence of plastic. Four flavours of the bars are affected by the recall; the cocoa and orange, blueberry muffin, salted caramel, and berry flavoured bars have all been recalled. The affected bars have batch codes of L24316 and L24337, and best before dates of November 2025 and December 2025. Thursday 15 May: @LidlGB recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic #FoodAlert — Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) May 15, 2025 A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency warned shoppers who had purchased the bars not to eat them. They said: 'Lidl is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 'These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. 'If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. 'For further information, please contact Lidl Customer Care on or 0203 966 5566.' A Lidl spokesman added: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.' Lasagne recall A lasagne has been recalled and a 'do not eat' warning issued after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned it could be a 'possible health risk'. Giovanni Rana is recalling its La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne due to a packaging error. As a result of the error, some packs may contain the Prawn & Lobster Lasagne, despite the label not listing crustaceans as an ingredient. The affected lasagne has a batch code of L0B510816 and a use by date of June 17. An FSA spokesman said: 'Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has been told to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. 'The company has also issued a point-of-sale 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 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). For further information please contact the company on recall@ 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: — 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. (Image: Tony's Chocolonely) 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 one of its Tesco Free From Meal Kits because it may contain undeclared soya. The presence of soya, not mentioned on the label, makes it 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. Recommended Reading: 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 — 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 — 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@ Recommended Reading: 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. This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
South Wales Argus
23-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Asda, Lidl, Tesco & more supermarket recall warnings issued
Recalls have been issued for a variety of reasons, including the presence of disease-causing bacteria, the risk that food may contain plastic, and a breakfast food that may contain insects. If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks. We have rounded up the ongoing product recalls you should be aware of. E. coli recall Nuts have been recalled from sale in the UK due to the presence of a bacteria that can cause sever diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and even kidney failure. Grape Tree is recalling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because they have been contaminated with E. coli. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the nuts with a best before date of July 11, 2026. The affected batch has a code of G41 5 101 250610. A FSA spokesman said: 'Symptoms caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. 'Grape Tree recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. 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 email info@ Myprotein recall A popular biscuit has been recalled because it may pose a health risk to shoppers due to a packaging error. THG Nutrition has recalled its Myprotein gooey filled cookie – double chocolate and caramel flavour because it contains wheat not mentioned on the label. As a result, the product is a health risk to anyone with coeliac disease, or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. The affected products have best before dates of June 17 and July 16. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'THG Nutrition Limited is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted 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 product and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. 'For more information, please telephone 0800 260 6946, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm (outside these hours please leave a voicemail message with your contact details) or email qualityassurance@ Lidl recall Shoppers at Lidl have been warned not to eat a popular snack that may be 'unsafe to eat' as it could contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket has recalled a number of Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut bars because of the possible presence of plastic. Four flavours of the bars are affected by the recall; the cocoa and orange, blueberry muffin, salted caramel, and berry flavoured bars have all been recalled. The affected bars have batch codes of L24316 and L24337, and best before dates of November 2025 and December 2025. Thursday 15 May: @LidlGB recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic #FoodAlert — Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) May 15, 2025 A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency warned shoppers who had purchased the bars not to eat them. They said: 'Lidl is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 'These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. 'If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. 'For further information, please contact Lidl Customer Care on or 0203 966 5566.' A Lidl spokesman added: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.' Lasagne recall A lasagne has been recalled and a 'do not eat' warning issued after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned it could be a 'possible health risk'. Giovanni Rana is recalling its La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne due to a packaging error. As a result of the error, some packs may contain the Prawn & Lobster Lasagne, despite the label not listing crustaceans as an ingredient. The affected lasagne has a batch code of L0B510816 and a use by date of June 17. An FSA spokesman said: 'Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has been told to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. 'The company has also issued a point-of-sale 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 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). For further information please contact the company on recall@ 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: — 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. (Image: Tony's Chocolonely) 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 one of its Tesco Free From Meal Kits because it may contain undeclared soya. The presence of soya, not mentioned on the label, makes it 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. Recommended Reading: 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 — 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 — 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@ Recommended Reading: 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. This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Every product recalled this week as charger sold on TikTok causes electric shocks
Several products have been recalled by government agencies this week, including the recall of some chicken items in Northern Ireland being extended, while two products sold on TikTok have been removed due the risk of electric shock. Product recalls are conducted by the government for a variety of reasons and are usually handled by the Food Standards Agency or the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If a product you have purchased has been recalled, you have the right to get the item repaired, replaced or refunded by the store you bought it from. Here are all of the product recalled for the past week: On Tuesday, Grape Tree recalled raw unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the product. The products are the 250g bag, with a best before date of 11 July 2026 and the batch code G41 5 101 250610. organisms can cause severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome. People who have bought the product are being advised not to eat it and to return it for a full refund by emailing info@ This charger that was sold on TikTok has been recalled due to the risk of electric shock. The Office for Product Safety and Standards said it presented a "serious risk of electric shock" because the pins are not the correct length and cannot be safely plugged into the socket. They said: "If the user touches the exposed pins, they could receive an electric shock." The product can be identified with the following information: Charger model number: 4220 Plug model number: LP-60L Barcode: 911014096779 TikTok removed the item from its marketplace after the recall was issued on Wednesday. This plug-in sensor sold on TikTok has been recalled for the same reason as the charger. It has short pins, meaning it can present a risk of electric shock and cause uneven wear on the socket connectors, damaging the connection. It can be identified with the following information: Brand: Shenzhen Mingchuan lighting technology Co Ltd Model: Listed as Model No. 603, but label states Model No. 608 TikTok removed the item from its marketplace after the recall was issued on Wednesday. This recall only applies to Northern Ireland, with Kenneth Hannah recalling all of their raw Jersey milk after Shiga-toxin producing E. coli was found in it. All two-litre containers with all batch codes and any use-by date have been recalled. The recall was issued on Thursday. Anyone who has bought the milk should return it to the place they purchased it from for a full refund. Raw milk is unpasteurised, and it has been warned that it has a higher chance of developing dangerous organisms when compared to pasteurised milk. This recall has been extended from last week because listeria has been found in more products. The impacted products are: SPAR Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Pieces SPAR Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Slices SPAR Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Fillets The original recall affects any of the above products with a use-by date of 21 May, the updated one also now includes the chicken pieces and slices with a use-by date of 23 May. The impacted batches are: 5126, 5128, 5126, 5128, 5126. Symptoms caused by Listeria can be similar to flu, but in rare cases, the infection can be more severe causing serious complications like meningitis. Older people, newborn babies, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to a listeria infection. The products should be returned to the stores where they were bought, where customers will be given a full refund. A receipt is not required for the refund. They can also call SPAR customer service on 0289 034 2733. LXINSHU, which also trades under the name Xinda, has had its half-body climbing harness recalled. The full product name is LXINSHU Half Body Climbing Harnesses, Thicken Widen Waist Protection Safety Harness, Safety Belt for Rock Tree. It was sold on Amazon, and was removed when the recall was issued on Wednesday. The Office for Product Safety and Standards said it had been identified as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) but was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed. They said the lack of assessment may increase the risk to customers as the product may not perform as expected when relied upon for its designed use. This infrared diesel heater, designed for use in medium-sized garages and workshops, has been recalled due to the risk of fire. The Office for Product Safety and Standards it is possible for the combustion chamber to be overfuelled, leading to a temperature beyond intended parameters. This overfuelling leads to flames extending through the front radiation plate which can fail if used for extended amounts of time. If the plate fails, an open flame can be exposed and hot material potentially discarded on the ground in front of the unit. The product can be identified with the following information: Brand: SIP Industrial Products Model: Fireball ID78 Barcode: 5012713005918 Batch numbers: P0062511 and P0062954 Anyone who owns the product should stop using it and contact Sip Group to return the unit. They can be reached via 01509 500400 or customerservice@
Metro
22-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
Urgent recall of milk over fears it contains deadly E. coli bacteria
An urgent recall has been issued for a popular farm shop's milk over fears it could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. Kenneth Hanna's Farm Shop in Northern Ireland has recalled its raw Jersey milk after a product containing E. coli contaminated it. The Food Standards Agency said: 'The possible presence of STEC in this product. 'Symptoms caused by STEC (E. Coli) organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.' The recall is only in effect in Northern Ireland, but customers who purchased the milk have been told to return it or throw it away. It applies to two-litre bottles, with all use-by and batch codes affected. If a customer is experiencing symptoms of E. coli infection, they should stay away from places such as work, nursery and others for at least 48 hours to avoid sharing the germs. More Trending The warning comes days after a health food shop recalled one of its products over fears it could have been contaminated with E. coli. Grape Tree issued a recall of Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in one of its batches. The store is warning customers who have bought the affected batch, which has a batch code of G41 5 101 250610, not to eat it. The recall affects 250g packs of the nuts, which have a best-before date of July 11, 2026. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Urgent recall of croissants over fears of 'life-threatening' risk in the US MORE: Urgent recall issued for popular ice cream brand over plastic contamination fears MORE: Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning for popular snack bars over plastic fears
