Aldi, Tesco, Iceland and Sainsbury's products have been recalled due to health and safety concerns. Some have been taken off the shelves due to the presence of small pieces of metal, while others have been deemed a fire risk, according to Trading Standards.
When a product is recalled for any reason, the organisation shares details on what shoppers should do if they have bought the item, as well as information on why the product is being removed. To help you keep yourself and your family healthy we have gone through some of the most recent recalls. Have a scroll through the list to check you haven't purchased any of the recalled products.
Iceland: Greggs two-pack chicken bakes
Bakery chain Greggs is recalling some of its two-pack chicken bakes sold in Iceland Foods because the pastries might contain hard plastic. The product, which is exclusively sold in Iceland Foods, ‘may contain pieces of hard dark coloured plastic’, the company has warned. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) adds that only 306g frozen packets of the chicken bakes with a best before date of September 19, 2022, are affected.
Iceland shoppers are now being urged not to eat the product, and return it to the store. A notice from Greggs posted by the FSA on Friday (April 29) said: “This product may contain pieces of hard dark coloured plastic. If you have purchased the above product please do not consume. Please return to your nearest Iceland store for a full refund. This 2-pack product is exclusive to Iceland and therefore the recall is only applicable to product purchased from Iceland Stores. No other products, date codes or batches are affected. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you have any queries please contact Customer Care on +44 08081 473 447 or getintouch@greggs.co.uk .”
The FSA added that the plastic made the bakes ‘unsafe to eat’.
Aldi - cushion covers for multiple garden furniture products
Aldi has recalled cushion covers for multiple furniture units such as stools, benches, sofa sets and hanging chairs. The supermarket has been notified by their supplier that the cushion covers' fire-retardant effectiveness may deteriorate over time. This recall is for customers who have purchased these above garden furniture products between February 13, 2022 and April 20, 2022 only:
- Bench add on rattan effect - all colours - 718472, 718473, 718474
- Add on stool two pack - all colours - 718488, 718489, 718490
- Cushion set rattan effect corner set - 718487
- Rope effect coffee set 3 pc - 812106, 812664
- Rattan corner sofa set (with cover) - all colours (UK only) - 718223, 718224, 718225
- Rattan corner sofa (without cover) - all colours - 718220, 718221, 718222
- Hanging egg chair with cover (UK only) - 812611, 812612
- Hanging egg chair - 812599, 812606, 812608
"As a precautionary measure, we are sending replacement cushion covers to all customers who have purchased the following garden furniture products between February 13, 2022 and April 20, 2022 only," Aldi said in a statement.
"Our supplier has advised that the cushion covers' fire-retardant effectiveness may deteriorate over time. All affected customers should dispose of the current cushion covers and await their free replacement covers. The cushion and all other parts of the products are safe to use without the cushion covers."
If you have purchased these products in store, you are asked to contact Aldi's Customer Service team on 0800 042 0800 (UK) and 1800 991 828 (Ireland) to arrange delivery of replacement cushion covers.
If you have purchased the products online in the UK, you will be contacted via email and automatically sent replacement cushion covers. Visit aldi.co.uk/productnotices for more information and a link to FAQs.
Tesco - Chicken and Vegetable Cup Soup
Tesco is recalling Tesco Chicken and Vegetable Cup Soup with croutons because it may contain small pieces of metal. The possible presence of small pieces of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details
Tesco Chicken and Vegetable Cup Soup with croutons
Pack size: 110 g (five pack)
Best-before date: October 31, 2023
If you have bought the product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. No receipt is required. If you require further details please contact customer services on 0800 505 555.
Sainsbury's - Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous
Sainsbury's is recalling Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous
Pack size: 200 g
Use-by dates: April 20, 2022, April 22, 2022 and April 23, 2022
Allergen: milk
If you have bought the product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Power Factor Saver - SD001
Trading Standards said the plug-in energy-saving device presents a "serious risk" of electric shock and fire and does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
"The plug pins were all the same length, and the earth pin is insulated and too short to operate the shutter. The live and neutral pins were also too long, and the product has weak plug pins that are liable to break off in the socket-outlet," their website states.
"The product is fitted with a large, unmarked capacitor which is fitted across the mains. Such capacitors are required to be approved and be of the X2 type, yet the capacitors fitted across the mains were not of the approved type which means there is a higher risk of these devices short-circuiting.
"The product also lacked a fuse or other protection which means that it relies on the building circuit breaker for protection. The product also claimed to have lightning or spike protection, but testing confirmed it had no components that would perform any such function."
The listing has been removed from the online marketplace eBay.
Clemency Hall - Manchego Cheese
Anthony Rowcliffe & Son Ltd is recalling Clemency Hall Manchego Cheese because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details
Clemency Hall Manchego Cheese
Pack size: 180 g
Use-by date: May 28, 2022
Allergen: egg
If you have bought the product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Anthony Rowcliffe & Son Ltd on 01892 831105 and technical@rowcliffe.co.uk.
Everfresh - Sprouted Stem Ginger Cake
Everfresh Natural Foods is recalling Everfresh Sprouted Stem Ginger Cake because some packs contain pecans (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
Product details
Everfresh Sprouted Stem Ginger Cake
Pack size: 350 g
Batch code: 2833
Best-before date: October 17, 2022
Allergen: pecans (nuts)
If you have bought the product and have an allergy to pecans (nuts), do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Everfresh at bakery@everfreshnaturalfoods.com or phone 01452 687088.
