An urgent warning has been issued to Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, IKEA, Iceland and other supermarket customers over certain food products. Batches of mince pies, fish, meat, cheese, cake, baby food, rice and cookie mix are being recalled with shoppers urged not to eat the affected products.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned the products are unsafe for consumption for various reasons. In some cases, they may be contaminated or contain foreign objects like plastic and metal, while others have ingredients that aren't listed on the label but may be dangerous for people with allergies.
Customers are urged to check whether they have any of the affected products and return them to the store they were bought from as soon as possible. Shoppers will be able to get a full refund on the items when they return them, reports Leicestershire Live.
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Asda
Asda is recalling three types of Extra Special Mince Pies four packs because they may contain pieces of plastic. The following batches are affected:
- Extra Special 4 Apple & Pecan Crumble Mince Pies. All best before up to and including 13 December 2022.
- Extra Special 4 Extra Indulgent Mince Pies. All best before dates up to and including 28 December 2022.
- Extra Special 4 Crumble Top Mince Pies. All best before up to and including 13 December 2022.
The FSA said: "If you have purchased any of the above products do not eat them, please return it to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. If you would like any further information, please contact Asda Customer Relations by telephone on 0800 952 0101."
A particular batch of Birds Eye Original 4 Beef Quarter Pounders with Onion is also being recalled because they may contain small pieces of plastic. The affected products, which were only sold at Asda stores in South West England and South Wales, are:
- Birds Eye Original 4 Beef Quarter Pounders with Onion , 454g packs. Batch code: L2343DB124, Best before date: March 2024.
The FSA said: "If you have purchased the above product do not eat it, instead please return it to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. For further information, please contact Birds Eye UK at www.birdseye.co.uk/contact-us or on 0800 088 5573 (Freephone)."
Lidl
Lidl has extended a recall of smoked salmon and trout products. The following products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes:
- Lidl Deluxe Oak Smoked Scottish Louch/ Loch Trout 100g packs. All use-by dates from 20 December 2022 to 6 January 2023
- Lidl Lighthouse Bay Smoked Trout Trimmings 120g packs. All use-by dates from 20 December 2022 to 6 January 2023
- Lidl Deluxe Mild & Delicate Smoked Scottish Salmon 100g packs with use by date 11 January 2023
- Lidl Deluxe Smoked Scottish Salmon with Ben Bracken Whisky 100g packs with use by date 11 January 2023
- Lidl Lighthouse Bay Smoked Scottish Salmon Trimmings 120g packs with use by date 31 December 2022
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above products do not eat them - instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. Any queries or concerns can be directed to Lidl Customer Services on 0800 977 7766 or customer.services@lidl.co.uk."
Morrisons
Ella’s Kitchen is recalling Banana Multigrain Baby Rice, which is sold at Morrisons, because it contains oats (gluten) which are not listed on the label. According to the FSA, the oats also make this product thicker in texture than it should be for a four month-plus product.
- Ella’s Kitchen Banana Multigrain Baby Rice 125g packs, with batch code 27922 and the best before dates of 5 October 2023 and 6 October 2023.
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product and have coeliac disease, an allergy or intolerance to oat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. For more information, please contact Ella’s Kitchen on 0330 016 5221 or email customercare@ellaskitchen.co.uk."
Multiple stores
Horgan’s Delicatessen Supplies is recalling Le Rustique le Bon Brie and Le Rustique Camembert in Northern Ireland. These products contain milk which is not mentioned in English on the label.
- Le Rustique le Bon Brie 200g packs with use by date of 6 January 2023
- Le Rustique Camembert 250g packs with use by dates 30 December 2022 or 6 January 2023
Baked In is also recalling Chocolate Orange Cookie Mix because it contains soya, which is not mentioned on the label, making it a health risk for people with a soya allergy. The affected batch is as follows:
- Baked In Chocolate Orange Cookie Mix , 390g packs. Batch code: 222992209, best before: 16 November 2023.
Ikea
Almondy AB is recalling Almondy Almond cake with Daim because a metal piece has been found in the product, which is sold in IKEA stores. The following batch is affected:
- Almondy Almond cake with Daim, 400g packs. Batch code: L2140, best before date: 18 November 2023.
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund, (no receipt is required), or contact Almondy at www.almondy.com."
Iceland
Iceland Foods is continuing to recall Iceland Takeaway Pilau Rice because it contains egg, sesame, soya and wheat, which are not mentioned on the label. The FSA said the product has been incorrectly packed with egg fried rice.
- Iceland Takeaway Pilau Rice 350g packs with best before date of 10 January 2024.
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or wheat (gluten) and/or an allergy to sesame and/or soya do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, contact Iceland Customer Care on 0800 328 0800 option 2."
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