Tesco shoppers are being warned to "do not consume" a certain cheese product after it was pulled from their store fridges. The supermarket said the product has been recalled as it may contain small pieces of plastic.
The supermarket giant has recalled its Tesco Creamfields grated cheddar 500g as a precaution as it may be "unsafe to eat". In a notice, they said this is because the cheese could "contain small pieces of clear, soft plastic".
When a product is recalled, for any reason, the Food Safety Agency (FSA) shares details on what you should do if you have bought the item. They also provide detailed information on why the product is being pulled from shelves reports Liverpool Echo.
A Tesco notice reads: "We’re recalling one date code of Tesco Creamfields grated cheddar 500g. This is because it may contain small pieces of clear, soft plastic which could make the product unsafe to eat."
The affected product is Tesco Creamfields grated cheddar 500g with a best before date of 23/03/23.
Shoppers who have the affected batch are urged: "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."
For further information, contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555. Tesco and other supermarkets have also recalled other items in recent days and weeks. These include curry and porridge which are detailed below:
Morrisons Tomato and Chilli Pasta Sauce
Pack size - 350g
Use by - January 25, 2023
Morrisons is recalling its own brand Tomato and Chilli Pasta Sauce 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.
Tesco Free From Golden Syrup Porridge Pot
- Pack size - 55g
- Batch code - 2252
- Best before - September 1, 2023
Tesco is recalling its own brand Golden Syrup Porridge Pot 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.
M&S Count on Us Thai style green chicken Curry
- Pack size - 350g
- Use by January 22, 2023
Marks & Spencer is recalling Count on Us Thai style green chicken Curry because some packs contain crustaceans and molluscs which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans and/or molluscs.
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