SUPERMARKETS such as Tesco, Lidl and Sainsbury’s are recalling some products due to allergy fears.
There are concerns items including chocolate, cheese and chicken could have been incorrectly labelled or could be contaminated with dangerous bacteria.
The Food Standards Agency shared details of the products being recalled as well as information on why the product is being removed from supermarket shelves.
Any person who bought the items listed below should visit their nearest supermarket to get a refund or exchange the product.
Tesco
Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts
Pack size: 225g
Batch code: L0075004
Best before date: May 2021
The product is being recalled as it was incorrectly packed with Tesco Finest Festive Fruit and Nut Selection which contains sulphur dioxide that is not mentioned on the label.
The FCA said: “This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
“The correctly packed Tesco Finest Festive Fruit and Nut Selection product is not affected by this recall.”
Lidl
Red Hen Breaded Chicken Nuggets
Pack size: 450g
Best before: February 2022
Red Hen Southern Fried Chicken Pops
Pack size: 210g
Best before: February 5, 2022
Lidl is recalling the products salmonella contamination was found in some of the products in the batch.
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
The supermarket said in a statement: “If you have bought the above products, we advise you not to eat them.
“Instead, if you are already making an essential trip to a Lidl GB store, you can return the item to the store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
“Alternatively, please dispose of the product and email [email protected] including a photo of the affected product and Best Before Date and Lot Code.
“The Customers Services team will process this refund via letter.
“Lidl GB wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels
Pack size: 300g
Batch code: 2653152
Best before: September 8, 2021
Sainsbury’s is recalling frozen by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch.
A spokesperson said: “We are asking customers not to consume this product & to return it to their nearest Sainsbury’s store when it is safe to do so, where they will receive a full refund.”
Aldi
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Best before: All dates
Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken:
Pack size: 210g
Best before: All dates
Aldi is recalling all batches and all best before dates of Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken.
The FCA said there are fears the products may contain salmonella.
