Tesco recalls line of popular supplement as customers urged not to take tablets

Tesco is recalling a line of tablets with shoppers urged not to take them due to illegal levels of a chemical ingredient.

The supermarket giant has asked customers to return Tesco Health Omega 3 Fish Oil 30, 90 and 240 capsules after discovering raised levels of glycidol.

The amount of glycidol contained in the capsules is above the legal limit and all the containers which have a best before date up to and including 04/2025 are affected.

Customers who have followed the dosage advice are urged not to panic as the raised levels shouldn't affect their health.

A Tesco statement read: "We're recalling certain date codes of Tesco Health Omega 3 Fish Oil 30, 90 and 240 capsules, as they contain raised levels of glycidol, which are above the permitted legal limit.

Tesco's Omega 3 Fish Oil capsules have been recalled (Tesco)

"This shouldn't affect your health, if you've been following the dosage advice.

"However, if you've used the product very recently and feel unwell, we recommend you consult your GP."

People have been told to not take any of the tablets and return the capsules to a Tesco store where they will get a refund - with no receipt required.

The Tesco statement continued: "Product batches affected. Tesco Health Omega 3 Fish Oil 30, 90 and 240 capsulesBest before date: all dates up to and including 04/2025.

"What should you do. If you’ve bought an affected product, please don’t use it. Instead, return it to a Tesco store for a refund. No receipt is required. Use our store locators to find your nearest UK Tesco or ROI Tesco.

Tesco customers have been told that they should return the capsules to a store (PA)

"For more information, contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555 (UK) or 1800 248 123 (ROI)."

Meanwhile, Tesco shoppers are also being urged to dispose of a popular beer brand over fears they could burst. Vocation Lower Altitude Table beer have been the subject of a recall with the store asking customers to dispose or return them.

The supermarket has asked customers to take a picture of the product before disposing of them as quickly as possible. People can show the photo to a store employee at a customer service desk in Tesco to receive a full refund - no receipt is required.

A Tesco notice said: "Vocation Brewery has recalled all batch codes of its Vocation Lower Altitude Table Beer 4 x 330ml."