LISTED: Salmonella, plastic & undeclared molluscs: The food products recalled in the past month and why
The below are food items withdrawn from sale by shops in the past month, as issued by Food.gov.uk. Some products were recalled because they contained undeclared molluscs, pieces of plastic and salmonella.
Although millions of food products are produced for supermarkets every year and most are free from issues, there are a select few foodstuffs which run into problems and are made subject to a recall.
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Hide AdTesco recalls Tesco Pea and Spinach Dip and Tesco Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Dip because of undeclared milk
Tesco is recalling its Tesco Pea and Spinach Dip and Tesco Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Dip because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
Product details:
Pack size: 182g
Use by: 1 November 2018, 3 November 2018, 5 November 2018, 6 November 2018, 7 November 2018
Pack size: 182g
Use by: 2 November 2018, 4 November 2018, 6 November 2018, 8 November 2018
Risk
Allergen(s): Milk
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Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Spartan Protein recalls various products due to incorrect allergen labelling
Spartan Protein are recalling four products, Peanut Butter & Cacao Flapjack, Peanut Butter & Honey Flapjack, Total Recovery and Pure Whey protein because they contain milk, peanuts and wheat (gluten) which are not emphasised correctly on the label.
Spartan Peanut Butter & Cacao Flapjack
Pack size: 70g
Batch code: All batch codes
Lot number: All lot numbers
Best before: All dates
Spartan Peanut Butter & Honey Flapjack
Pack size: 75g
Batch code: All batch codes
Lot number: All lot numbers
Best before: All dates
Total Recovery
Pack size: All pack sizes
Batch code: All batch codes
Lot number: All lot numbers
Best before: All dates
Pure Whey Protein
Pack size: All pack sizes
Batch code: All batch codes
Lot number: All lot numbers
Best before: All dates
Risk
Allergen(s): Milk, Wheat (gluten) and/or Peanuts
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Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat (gluten), or an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them. Return to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Candyco recalls various Monarch Confectionery products because of incorrect allergen labelling
Monarch Confectionery Chocolate Statins
Candyco recalls Monarch Confectionery chocolate satins (boiled sweets) and three flavours of Monarch Confectionery macaroon bars, because they contain milk, which is not correctly declared on the label.
Pack size: 100g
Best before: All dates up to and including 31 October 2019
Pack size: 115g
Best before: All dates up to and including 31 March 2019
Risk
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Advice to consumers
If you have bought this product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it. Return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Aromatic Green & White Chickpea and Bean Salad because of undeclared allergens
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Aromatic Green & White Chickpea and Bean Salad with a basil yoghurt dressing, because it contains wheat and barley (gluten), nuts, mustard and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
Product details
Pack size: 180g
Use by: 3 November 2018
Risk
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Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat and barley (gluten), and/or an allergy to nuts, mustard or soya, do not eat it. Return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Cully and Sully recalls its Smoked Haddock and Salmon Chowder due to undeclared molluscs
Product details
Cully and Sully Smoked Haddock and Salmon Chowder
Pack size: 400g
Use by 23 November 2018
Risk
This product contains molluscs making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to molluscs.
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SlimFast recalls Advanced Vitality Strawberry + Blueberry Burst Meal Replacement Powder Shake Vegan due to undeclared milk
SlimFast is recalling its Advanced Vitality Strawberry + Blueberry Burst Meal Replacement Powder Shake Vegan because it contains milk protein which is not mentioned on the label.
Product details
SlimFast Advanced Vitality Strawberry + Blueberry Burst Meal Replacement Powder Shake Vegan
Pack size: 450g
Lot number: 8291, 8292, 8293, 8294
Best before: end: October 2019
Risk
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Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not drink it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Gardiners of Scotland recalls Gardiners Scottish Macaroon Bars due to undeclared soya
Gardiners of Scotland Ltd is recalling Gardiners Scottish Macaroon Bars because they contain soya which is not mentioned on the label.
Risk
Allergen(s): Soya
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Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to soya, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Walkers recalls Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps because of incorrect allergen labelling
Walkers is recalling Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not emphasised correctly on the label.
Product details
Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps
Pack size: 40g
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Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps
Pack size: 73g price marked pack (‘Only £1 RRP’)
Best before: All best before dates up to and including 29 January 2019
Risk
The products contain wheat making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat (gluten), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
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Hide AdLidl recalls three varieties of its Warren & Sons Pâtés due to incorrect date labelling
Lidl is recalling three varieties of Warren & Sons Pâté due to incorrect or missing use:by date on the label.
Warren & Sons Brussels Pâté
Pack size: 175g
Use by: 25 December 2019 or no use by date
Warren & Sons Ardennes Pâté
Pack size: 175g
Use by: 25 December 2019 or no use by date
Warren & Sons Reduced Fat Brussels Pâté
Pack size: 175g
Use by: 25 December 2019 or no use by date
Risk
The affected products have been labelled incorrectly or are missing a use:by date, and therefore could be inadvertently eaten past the date by which they can be safely consumed.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
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Hide AdClive’s recalls Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts because of undeclared allergens
Clive’s is recalling chilled and frozen Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts because they contain mustard and sesame, which are not mentioned on the label.
Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tart (chilled)
Pack size: 190g
Use by: all dates up to and including 24 November 2018
Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tart (frozen)
Pack size: 190g
Use by: all dates up to and including 24 May 2018
Risk
This product contains mustard and sesame making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard and/or sesame.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy to mustard and/or sesame, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
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Hide AdBooths recalls their mince pies because they may contain pieces of white plastic
Booths is recalling Booths mince pies because they may contain pieces of white plastic. The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat and presents a safety risk.
Booth Mince Pies
Pack size: 4 pack
Batch code: P/463246
Best before: 12 January and 14 2019
Risk
The presence of plastic is a potential safety risk.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
The Raw Factory recalls various raw pet food products containing tripe and/or pork as they contain salmonella
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Risk
The presence of salmonella in the Chicken & Tripe, Lamb & Tripe, Duck Pork & Offal, Pork Mince, Tripe, Chicken Tripe & Offal, Tripe plus Turkey, Duck Tripe & Offal, Salmon & Tripe, Beef & Tripe, Pork & Tripe and Tripe Chunks products.
Advice to consumers
Pet owners: When handling and serving raw pet food to pets it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly.
Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food and store separate from any ready:to:eat foods. Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross contamination of other foods/ surfaces.
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Nisa recalls Heritage Dark Chocolate because of undeclared milk
Nisa is recalling its Heritage Dark Chocolate because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label.
Heritage Dark Chocolate
Pack size: 90g
Best before: 5 December 2019
Risk
This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Advice to consumers
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Caffreys recalls its Confectionery Halloween Bloodie Mallows because it may contain salmonella
Caffreys has taken the precautionary step of recalling its Confectionery Halloween Bloodie Mallows because the product might contain salmonella.
Confectionery Halloween Bloodie Mallows
Batch code: All batches
Best before: 30 January 2019
Risk
The product listed above might be contaminated with salmonella.
Advice to consumers
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Waitrose recalls two types of Christmas Prawn products due to incorrect date labelling
Waitrose is recalling Christmas 12 Breaded King Prawns and Christmas 10 Spicy Prawn Selection due to incorrect use:by dates. The products should have been labelled with a use:by date of 25 November 2018.
Waitrose 12 breaded King Prawns
Pack size: 160g
Use by: 28 November 2018
Waitrose Christmas 10 Spicy Prawn Selection
Pack size: 245g
Use by: 30 November 2018
Waitrose Christmas 10 Spicy Prawn Selection
Pack size: 245g
Use by: 4 December 2018
Risk
The affected products have been labelled with incorrect use:by dates, and therefore could inadvertently be eaten past the date by which they can be safely consumed.
Advice to consumers
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Hon Shen Ltd recalls Nissin Foods Holdings Spicy Beef Flavour Cup Noodles because of incorrect allergen labelling
Hon Shen Ltd is recalling Nissin Food Holdings Ltd Spicy Beef Flavour Cup Noodles because it contains egg, wheat (gluten), milk and soya which are not emphasised correctly on the label.
Spicy Beef Flavour Cup Noodles
Pack size: 75g
Best before: 28 December 2018
Risk
The product contains egg, wheat (gluten), milk or soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or wheat (gluten), and/or allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to soya.
Advice to consumers
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English Cheesecake Company recalls Treacle Tart Cheesecake slices because of undeclared soya
English Cheesecake Company is recalling its 2 Treacle Tart Cheesecake slices as it has been mispacked with Triple Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake slices.
English Cheesecake Company 2 Treacle Tart Cheesecake slices
Pack size: 222g
Batch code: 18314
Best before: 24 November 2018 and 26 November 2018
Risk
This product contains soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Advice to consumers
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Nisa Retail recalls Heritage British Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets because of incorrect date labelling
Nisa Retail Limited is recalling Heritage British Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets with a use:by date of 29 December 2018 because of incorrect date labelling. The product should have been labelled with a use:by date of 29 November 2018.
Heritage British Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
Pack size: 280g
Batch code: 333L61109
Use by: 29 December 2018
Risk
The affected products have been labelled with an incorrect use:by date, and therefore could inadvertently be eaten past the date by which it can be safely consumed.
Advice to consumers
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Galmere Fresh Foods recalls Pestle and Mortar Fresh Pestos due to the possible presence of Salmonella
Galmere Fresh Foods is recalling Pestle and Mortar Fresh Green Basil Pesto and Pestle and Mortar Fresh Red Sundried Tomato Pesto because they might contain Salmonella.
Pestle and Mortar Fresh Green Basil Pesto
Pack size: 140g
Use by: All use by dates
Pestle and Mortar Fresh Red Sundried Tomato Pesto
Pack size: 140g
Use by: All use by dates
Risk
The products listed above might be contaminated with Salmonella. Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Advice to consumers
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Poundstretcher recalls Aldiva Waffo Roll Cappuccino Cream because of undeclared allergens
Poundstretcher is recalling Aldiva Waffo Roll because it contains egg, wheat (gluten), hazelnuts, peanuts, sesame, soya, and milk which are not clearly identifiable on the label.
Aldiva Waffo Roll
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: all
Best before: all dates
Risk
Allergen(s): Egg, wheat (gluten), hazelnuts, peanuts, sesame, soya, and milk.
Advice to consumers
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Poundstretcher recalls Aldiva Mosaik Cake Break because of undeclared allergens
Poundstretcher is recalling Aldiva Mosaik Cake Break because it contains egg and wheat (gluten), and may contain hazelnuts, milk, peanuts, sesame and sulphite which are not clearly legible on the label.
Aldiva Mosaik Cake Break
Pack size: 100g
Batch code: all
Best before: all dates
Risk
Allergen(s): Egg and wheat (gluten), and may contain hazelnuts, milk, peanuts, sesame and sulphite.
Advice to consumers
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Nestle recalls La Laitière Clafoutis Aux Cerises because of undeclared allergens
Nestle is recalling La Laitière Clafoutis Aux Cerises because it contains milk, egg and wheat (gluten), and may contain nuts which are not declared in English on the label.
La Laitière Clafoutis Aux Cerises
Pack size: 340g (4 x 85g)
Use by: 3 December 2018
Risk
Allergen(s): Milk, egg and wheat (gluten), and may contain nuts
Advice to consumers
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English Heritage recalls Cherry Brandy, Ginger Liqueur, Elderberry & Port and Scrumpy Cider because of undeclared sulphites
English Heritage is recalling its Cherry Brandy, Ginger Liqueur, Elderberry & Port and Scrumpy Cider because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label.
Risk
These products contain sulphites making them a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
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Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference 10 Thai Turkey Meatballs due to undeclared milk
Sainsbury’s is recalling Taste the Difference 10 Thai Turkey Meatballs because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference 10 Thai Turkey Meatballs
Pack size: 300g
Batch code: All batches
Risk
This product contains milk, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to milk, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.