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Product recalls - Tesco and Wilkos among several retailers recalling products because of serious safety concerns

A large range of products are being recalled. With issues ranging from containing harmful chemicals, small bits of plastic or even risks of electric shock both Trading Standards and the Food Standards Agency have recalled several products because of the risk they pose to the public.

If a product is recalled for any reason the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and the Food Standards Agency share details on what you should do if you have bought the item as well as information on why the product is being pulled from shelves. If you have purchased any of these items you can return them for a full refund.

These are the latest products which are being recalled:

Tesco has recalled the following products because of undeclared gluten.

Tesco Free From Onion Rings

Pack size 150g

Best before 16 December 2023

Tesco Free From Cheese Flavour Balls

Pack size 150g

Best before 16 December 2023

Tesco Free From Bacon Rashers

Pack size 150g

Best before 16 December 2023

These products are being recalled because they have an incorrect use-by-date

Ossa organic is recalling Ossa Organic Chicken Bone, Beef Bone and Vegetable Broth because of a labelling error which shows an incorrect use-by date, making them unsafe to eat.

Ossa Organic Chicken Bone Broth

Pack size 500g

Batch code 2204

Use by 05 November 2023

Ossa Organic Beef Bone Broth

Pack size 500g

Batch code 2203

Use by 05 November 2023

Ossa Organic Vegetable Broth

Pack size 500g

Batch code 2114

Use by 05 November 2023

These products have been recalled because the may contain plastic

Ramona’s is recalling Ramona’s Heavenly Original Houmous because it may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic presents a possible choking hazard and makes this product unsafe to eat.

Ramona’s Heavenly Original Houmous

Pack size 500g

Use by 28 July 2023

Counterfeit Gucci and Versace Metal Watches

These counterfeit Gucci watch is listed with model number YA163407 presents a serious risk to health as it contains 86800 mg / kg nickel, which exceeds the maximum permitted level. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

Wilkos is recalling this dog shampoo because of "potential quality issues"

In a statement the company said: "We have recently become aware of a potential quality issue with two batches of our Wilko Insecticidal Dog Flea Shampoo."

  • Item code 0454956/7
  • Affected batches Batch 478258
  • Expiry date: 07/2023
  • Batch 3000135
  • Expiry date: 11 / 2024

This lotion is being recalled because it may contain harmful chemicals

Kojic Clear Lotion with Papaya is being recalled t presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 581 mg / kg (0.058% w / w) clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a glucocorticoid (corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation

Trading standards said in a statement: "We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress."

The barcode is 8502686916.

This LED floodlight is being withdrawn because there is a "high risk of electric shock"

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as its earthing arrangements are insufficient, which is not indicated in the product's instructions or safety information. If a fault were to occur after assembly, during use, the metal parts accessible to the consumer would become live and could cause an electric shock upon contact.

Model number- D14-F2

Carton numbers - G759-ZT0001404, RVG759-230224-0001-145 , AZ221113-12

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