UK Supermarkets are recalling a range of popular food items with customers being warned of possible health risks.
Tesco, Co-op and Iceland are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items bought in-store and return it to the point of sale.
Food allergies, incorrect packaging and choking hazards are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.
We've rounded up the latest products to be recalled.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.
Aldi
Aldi is recalling Moser Roth The Collection Milk, White and Dark Chocolates because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
Moser Roth The Collection Milk, White and Dark Chocolates
Product details:
- Pack size: 160g
- Best before: All dates
- Allergens: Egg
Lidl
Lidl is recalling Deluxe Stuffed Dates because salmonella has been found in the product.
Deluxe Stuffed Dates
Product details:
- Pack size: 240g
- Batch code: 21301/196
- Best before: 21 January 2022
Asda
Asda is recalling Asda Extra Special Lamb Moussaka because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. The error makes it a potental health risk.
Asda Extra Special Lamb Moussaka
Product details:
- Pack size: 360 (3 x 120ml)
- Best before: February 2023
Waitrose
Waitrose is recalling Belgian Dark Chocolate with Raisins and Almonds because some packs contain hazelnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.
Waitrose Belgian Dark Chocolate with Raisins and Almonds
Product details:
- Pack size: 180g
- Best before: November 2022
- Allergens: Nuts (hazelnut)
Morrisons
Morrisons has issued an urgent recall over a it’s own brand chocolate-covered ice cream amid health fears.
Amour Classic Vanilla Ice Cream is being recalled over fears it may contain pieces of plastic.
The Food Standards Agency issued the health warning over the dairy product stating “the possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat”.
Morrisons Amour Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
Product details:
- Pack size: 360 (3 x 120ml)
- Best before: February 2023
Tesco
Tesco is recalling Jack’s 50% Reduced Fat Salad Cream and Tesco 50% Less Fat Salad Cream because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
Product details:
Jack’s 50% Reduced Fat Salad Cream
- Pack size: 450ml
- Batch code: All Batches
- Best before: June 2022
- Allergens: Milk
Tesco 50% Less Fat Salad Cream
- Pack size: 450ml
- Batch code: All Batches
- Best before: June 2022
- Allergens: Milk
Sainsbury's
SFC Wholesale Ltd is recalling The Original SFC Bargain Box as it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The Original SFC Bargain Box
- Pack size:700g
- Best before: All dates up to and including 30th September 2022
- Allergens: Milk
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