A number of UK supermarkets have recalled some popular food items, amid concerns they could be unsafe for consumption.
The Food Standards Agency has issued a number of alerts in recent weeks, advising shoppers to return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Some items are being removed from shelves amid concerns about their high cooking temperature, while others are at risk of salmonella and cyanide contamination. Here is a comprehensive list of items that should be returned to retailers.
Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle
- Pack size: 240g
- Batch code: All
Tesco have taken the precautionary step to recall their Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle, amid concerns that the centre of the burgers may maintain a high temperature once cooked, leading to an increased burn risk to customers.
The FSA added: “If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to any Tesco store for a full refund (no receipt required) or contact the Tesco Customer Service on 0800 505 555.”
Heron’s Foods Smileys Surprise Egg
- Pack size: All packs
- Batch code: all
- Best before: August 30, 2025
Heron Food are recalling their Smileys Surprise Eggs because they contain hazelnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label, presenting a risk to anyone suffering with a nut allergy.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction, as listed by the NHS:
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- Itchy skin or a raised rash
- Swelling of the lips, face and eyes
- Coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, noisy breathing or a hoarse voice
- Sneezing or an itchy, runny or blocked nose
- Feeling sick or being sick
- Tummy pain
- Diarrhoea
The NHS added: “You may get symptoms straight after eating the food you’re allergic to, or days later.” A mild allergy can be treated with antihistamines, but a severe reaction could need “emergency” medication, such as an EpiPen.
Dunnes Stores Italian Tomato and Basil Sauce
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code: 24285
- Best before: September 12, 2024
The FSA said the sauce is a “possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents,” due to the presence of milk as an undeclared ingredient.
Al’Fez Natural Tahini
- Pack size: 160g and 270g
- Best before: All date codes between July 2024 and December 2025
Al’Fez Natural Tahini has been recalled by several supermarkets, including Asda and Co-op, after salmonella was discovered in the product. No other Al’Fez products are affected.
Salmonella symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, abdominal cramps, chills, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup
- Pack size: 420g
- Best before: Originally April 30, 2025 and June 30, 2025 but the recall has since been updated to include all dates
Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd is recalling Buram Nuts in Syrup due to potential foreign bodies. The FSA warned that the product also contains apricot kernels which can release hydrogen cyanide when consumed, making the product unsafe to eat.
The FAS advises: “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 or to Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd for a full refund.”
