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Philip Dewey

Tesco, Costa and M&S recall chocolate and cheese over safety concerns

Warnings have been issued by supermarkets to customers who have brought certain products from their stores due to potential health risks. Tesco, M&S and Costa Coffee are among those who have asked customers to return items and have promised a full refund.

The warnings are among the latest product recalls which have been published on the Food Standards Agency website. We have put together a list of some of the latest recalls so you can keep yourself and you family safe. Get stories like this straight to your inbox with our newsletters.

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Tesco Creamfields Grated Cheddar

Tesco is recalling Creamfields Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic, making it unsafe to eat.

Tesco said: "Please do not consume this product and instead return any affected product to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required."

Tesco has recalled Creamfields Grated Cheddar (Food Standards Agency)

Costa Coffee Valentine's Mug

Costa Coffee has recalled its own brand Valentine's mug as it presents a choking risk. A small glass heart within the the glass cup could detach and become a small part, which young infants may place into their mouths and choke.

"The product has been recalled from end users and can be returned with a full refund," Costa said.

Costa Coffee has recalled a Valentine's Mug (Food Standards Agency)

M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate

Marks and Spencer is recalling it's own brand dark chocolate bar because some packs contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. The product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.

The relevant allergy support organisations have been contacted, and will tell their members about the recall.

A spokeswoman said: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund."

M&S has recalled its own brand Belgian dark chocolate bar (Food Standards Agency)

Tesco Free From Golden Syrup Porridge Pot

Tesco has recalled Free From Golden Syrup Porridge Pots because it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label. The product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.

A spokesman said: "The relevant allergy support organisations have been contacted, and will tell their members about the recall. If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund."

Tesco has recalled Free From Golden Syrup Porridge Pots (Food Standards Agency)

Vevor Milkshake Machine

Vevor is recalling its milkshake machine which presents a high risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. The claiming means means was not adequately secured against accidental loosening, which may potentially give an electric shock to the consumer.

The product also did not contain adequate information to ensure that the equipment could be correctly and safely installed, used, and maintained.

Vevor has recalled its milkshake machine (Food Standards Agency)

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