Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi problem pressing recollects on festive meals over security fears
Tesco, Morrisons, Dunnes and Aldi are among the supermarkets issuing ‘do not eat’ warnings over a range of items that are being urgently recalled by the Food Standards Agency
Festive foodies, watch out: Tesco and Aldi are among the big supermarket names to issue emergency recalls on a swathe of treats as they could be “unsafe”.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is behind these alerts, flagging hidden allergens or extraneous material in food items.
If a product’s being pulled, the FSA tells you what to do next and on why it’s getting removed from aisles. Luckily, refunds are usually hassle-free—sometimes you won’t even need your receipt.
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Wondering which holiday snacks to check?
Look no further: For those prepping for some cheesy festivities, here’s the news: Dunnes Stores has gone full recall mode for an array of their cheese products over the fear that the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria might be party-crashing, reports the Mirror.
This cheesequake’s caused by worries that creations from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese in Ireland, stocked at Dunnes Stores in Northern Ireland, could be compromised. Here’s the lowdown on the cheese recall:- Dunnes Stores Wicklow Smoked Cheddar.
Pack size: 150g. Best before: All dates.
– Dunnes Stores Wicklow Tomato and Herb Cheddar. Pack size: 150g.
Best before: All dates. – Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle and Chive Cheddar.
Pack size: 150g.
A string of products including the Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie, Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese and Cranberry Quiche, as well as a selection of other cheese-related items, have been slapped with recalls. They’re yanked off shelves due to health scares.
It’s pure panic for cheese lovers as Dunnes and other brands face a Listeria nightmare.
They’ve issued an urgent recall on a heap of their fromages – no one is safe, with all best before dates affected:
– Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie (150g).
– Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese and Cranberry Quiche (800g).
– Simply Better Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish (150g).
– Simply Better Double Cream Wicklow Ban (150g).
– Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection (735g).
– Simply Better and Neven Maguire Cheese Selection (705g).
The Food Safety Authority is sounding the alarm about potential Listeria contamination that could mimic flu symptoms with a nasty side of fever, muscle pain, sickness and, in some dire cases, can cause severe conditions like meningitis.
They’ve dubbed those over 65, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems as at high risk. Bought any?
Don’t risk it – march them back for a full refund, stat!
And in the world of meaty mess-ups: Tesco’s hit a snag with an embarro label blunder, recalling their Ten Cooked Beef Slices that may linger past their prime thanks to a dodgy use-by date tagged as 24 January 2025. Customers, beware – check those slices!
The FSA stated: “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.”
“However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
“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.”
The FSA has issued a no-nonsense alert to Tesco shoppers saing: “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.”
This comes hot on the heels of an issue with Tesco’s Red Cabbage and Apple 300G, which is being yanked from shelves owing to dodgy labelling. These rogue packs have been showing a use-by date of December 29 when they should be shouting out for December 11—leaving punters at risk of scoffing them well past their prime.
The FSA’s statement readr: “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.”
Anyone who’s nabbed the item is being told to swerve eating it and take it back to any Tesco joint for a full refund. Or if you fancy a chat, give the Tesco Customer Service squad a bell on 0800 505 555.
In another spicy recall titbit, Morrisons customers better check their cupboards if they’ve been vamping up their dinner with Morrisons Crushed Garlic. The supermarket giant’s announcement has confirmed that their Morrisons Crushed Garlic 75g tubs, donning a best before date of 19.10.
It turns out a vital ingredient’s gone AWOL, potentially messing with stopping bugs from partying it up in the garlic—no one wants that kind of surprise in their stir fry!
Morrisons is saying sorry for ruffling any feathers and chipping into dinner plans, but they’re dead serious about keeping their gear up to scratch for their customers.
If you have purchased this product, do not consume it. Instead, return it to your nearest Morrisons store for a full refund, no questions asked.
For any queries, contact Morrisons Customer Service on 0345 611 6111. In another recall, Aldi’s Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns, which you may have stocked up in the freezer for festive gatherings, are being urgently recalled by the supermarket 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 informed relevant allergy support organisations who will notify 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. You can reach Aldi’s customer care line at 0800 042 0800.
