Food recalls aren't that 'common' says expert in 2020
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Food recalls, while not common, must be taken seriously. They occur when there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.
Tesco
John West boneless Sardines in sunflower oil
Pack size: 95g
Batch code: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113
Best before: December 2026
John West Sardines in olive oil
Pack size: 120g
Batch code: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113
Best before: December 2026
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a risk statement: “These products may contain microbiological contamination and could be unsafe to eat.”
The agency also offered advice to customers: “If you have bought either of the above products do not eat them.
“Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
“If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].”
This product is also stocked at other popular supermarkets including Morrisons and Waitrose.
Dolmio Carbonara Pasta Sauce Pouch
Pack size: 150g
Best before: February 28, 2023
Dolmio Carbonara Pasta Sauce Pouch
Pack size: 150g
Best before: March 1, 2023
The FSA issued a risk statement: “These products contain soya making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.”
Advice to affected customers was: “If you have bought the above products and have an allergy to soya, do not eat them.
“Instead, please contact the Dolmio customer care line on 0800 952 1234 (UK) or 1890 812 315 (Northern Ireland) for a full refund or alternatively return to store for a full refund.”
Aldi
Primula Spicy Cheese N Jalapeno Variant
Pack size 140g
Use by: February 7, 2023
The FSA issued a risk statement: “Insufficient temperature control may result in spoilage of the product which may be unsafe to eat.”
The agency also offered some advice: “If you have bought the above product do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to the Aldi store from where it was bought for a full refund.
“A full list of affected stores is available on the Aldi website at www.aldi.co.uk/products-notices.”
Sainsbury’s
by Sainsbury’s Cooked and Peeled Frozen Large King Prawns
Pack size: 180g
Best before: May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, September 2023, and October 2023
by Sainsbury’s Cooked and Peeled Frozen Large King Prawns
Pack size: 400g
Best before: May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, September 2023, and October 2023
The FSA issued a risk statement: “The possible presence of undercooked prawns may make this product unsafe to eat.”
Its advice to customers was as follows: “If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them.
“Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
“If you have any questions or concerns, please visit Sainsbury’s website at Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact their careline on 0800636262.”
Ben & Jerry’s Moo-phoria™ Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
Pack size: 465 ml
Batch code: L1278
Best before: April 2023
The FSA issued a risk statement: “This product contains peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.”
It also gave advice to affected customers: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. “Alternatively you may wish to contact the Unilever UK Careline on 0800 146252 or email them at [email protected].”
Alpro Rice Drink
Pack size: 1 Litre
Batch code: L 090 2 (the affected batch was manufactured between 15:07 and 18:24)
Best before: December 31, 2022
The FSA issued a risk statement: “This product contains oats (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.”
Its advice to customers was as follows: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to oats or gluten, do not drink it.
“Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
“If you have any queries, please contact the Alpro Careline team on 0333 300 0900 or at https://www.alpro.com/uk/contact/.”
The product is also sold at Morrisons.
Waitrose
Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: VN394
Best before: end: All date codes up to and including June 2023
Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: VN394
Best before: end: All date codes up to and including February 2024
The FSA issued a risk statement: “The possible presence of raw, uncooked prawns in the products listed above.”
Advice to customers was: “If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.”
Co-op
Co-op Chilli & Lime Protein Crunch
Pack size: 120g
Best before: August 15, 2022, September 5, 2022 and September 26, 2022
The FSA issued a risk statement: “This product contains milk, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.”
The FSA’s advice to customers was: “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 the store from where it was bought for a full refund. “Consumers can also contact Co-op’s Customer Careline on 0800 0686 727 or email [email protected].”
Hovis
Ormo (Hovis) Food Service Frozen Pancakes with Buttermilk
Pack size: Box containing 12 x 4 packs
Best before: All best before dates between February 8, 2023 to July, 11 2023
The FSA issued a risk statement: “This product contains egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.”
It also offered advice to customers: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg, do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”
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