Tesco and Aldi, along with other major supermarkets, have issued urgent recalls on a range of Christmas-themed products amid safety concerns. These items may be considered "unsafe" due to issues such as mislabelling or the potential presence of foreign objects.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has overseen these recalls for various reasons, including undeclared allergens or the detection of extraneous materials in food products. Following FSA guidance, retailers are advising customers on the appropriate actions to take if they've purchased any of the recalled products, explaining why these items have been removed from sale.
Typically, obtaining a refund is a simple process, and it's possible that a receipt won't be necessary.
For those looking forward to a cheese board this festive season, attention is required as Dunnes Stores has announced a recall for a number of its cheeses and cheese-based products. This action comes amid concerns over the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes in these dairy products, as reported by Lancs Live.
The FSA has identified that the affected cheeses are either produced by or contain ingredients from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese in Ireland, with distribution through Dunnes Stores locations in Northern Ireland.
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Dunnes Stores has urgently recalled a selection of cheese products amid concerns over Listeria contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has sounded the alarm about potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in various cheese items available at Dunnes Stores, leading to an extensive product recall.
Details of the products affected are as follows:
Dunnes Stores Wicklow Smoked Cheddar, 150g pack size, with all best before dates. Dunnes Stores Wicklow Tomato and Herb Cheddar, 150g pack size, also with all best before dates. And Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle and Chive Cheddar, available in 150g packets, encompassing all best before dates.Items being removed from sale include the 150g packs of Wicklow Blue Brie, which are being withdrawn from shelves without regard to their best before dates. Similarly, a range of 'Simply Better' cheeses, such as the Irish Brie Cheese and Cranberry Quiche (800g), Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish (150g), Double Cream Wicklow Ban (150g), Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection (735g), and the Neven Maguire Cheese Selection (705g), are being recalled as a precaution, with all use-by dates affected.
The FSA has cautioned customers that "The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea."
They also pointed out that listeriosis could result in serious infections like meningitis and emphasised that individuals over 65, pregnant women, newborns, and those with compromised immune systems are especially vulnerable. "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."
Tesco has issued a recall for its 'Tesco 10 Cooked Beef Slices' in the 125g packet sizes due to incorrect use-by date labelling, specifically marked with the use-by date of 24 January 2025, which could pose a health risk. Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and should return it to their local Tesco store for a full refund.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has also alerted customers: "If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Tesco store for a full refund. For further information, please contact customer service team on 0800 505 555."
In addition, Tesco is recalling its Red Cabbage and Apple 300G packets due to incorrect labelling that shows a use-by date of December 29 instead of the correct December 11 expiration date. This error may mislead consumers into using the item beyond its safe consumption period.
The FSA has commented on the issue, saying, "An extension of the Use by Date could pose a risk to health, if the product is kept past the correct shelf life of the product."
Customers in possession of the affected product are urged not to consume it and to return it to any Tesco store for a full refund or to reach out to Tesco Customer Support at 0800 505 555 for further assistance.
Morrisons shoppers should be aware of a recall on the supermarket's 75g pots of Morrisons Crushed Garlic, specifically those with a best before date of 19.10. 25.
The product is missing an essential ingredient that prevents microbiological growth, posing a potential safety risk. Morrisons has apologised for any inconvenience and is urging customers to return the item for a refund.
If you have bought this product, do not consume it; instead, return it to your nearest Morrisons store for a full refund. Any queries can be directed to Morrisons Customer Service at 0345 611 6111.
In another recall, Aldi's Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns, which may have been purchased and stored in the freezer for festive gatherings, are being urgently recalled by the supermarket chain due to an undeclared allergen (sesame), as well as unlisted duck meat. This could pose a health risk to anyone with a sesame allergy.
Aldi has contacted relevant allergy support organisations who will inform their members about the recall. The supermarket has also removed these products from all stores and is asking customers to return the items for a full refund.
Aldi's customer care line is 0800 042 0800.
