Aldi and Tesco customers urged to return merchandise over meals security considerations
A number of food products have been recalled from UK supermarkets this week – here’s the full list of affected items and what to do
Aldi is one of the major supermarkets to issue a product recall (file)(Image: KenWiedemann via Getty Images)
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling on households throughout the UK to inspect the contents of their fridges and cupboards following the recall of several products.
Food can be withdrawn for various reasons, such as contamination with pathogens like listeria or salmonella that could cause food poisoning, or due to manufacturing defects, including plastic or metal fragments being discovered in the product.
Missing or inaccurate allergen information can also trigger an allergen recall, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The FSA states: “Food businesses are responsible for recalling products that are unsafe.” The FSA collaborates closely with local authorities and the food industry to issue alerts to consumers when food items are withdrawn.
This week we have compiled products that have been recalled from Aldi, Tesco and Asda. When a product is withdrawn, the FSA supplies comprehensive information explaining why the item has been removed from sale. Customers are frequently advised to return the product to the shop, with no receipt required.
The Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets – Honey Roasted
Aldi is withdrawing The Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets Honey Roasted due to a labelling mistake, as the use by date is incorrect on the product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail outlets that are stocking the product.
Product name: The Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets – Honey Roasted
Pack size: 180g
Use by: June 25 2026 The Food Standards Agency stated: “If you have bought the above product, please do not consume it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. For further information, please visit: help.aldi.co.uk/s or contact Customer Services on 0800 042 0800.”
Aldi commented: “We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation.”
Bremer Italian Style Meatballs
Rosina Food Products, Inc. is voluntarily withdrawing Bremer Italian Style Meatballs following potential contamination with foreign material, specifically metal. Following the discovery, Aldi promptly withdrew affected products from shop shelves.
Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert
Tesco is withdrawing Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert as it may contain fragments of plastic. This could render the product dangerous to consume.
Product name: Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert
Pack size: 538g
Best before: All dates up to and including April 2027
Tesco published a withdrawal notice to inform customers. These notices clarify to shoppers why the product is being withdrawn and advise them on what steps to take if they have purchased the item. The retailer stated: “No other Tesco products are affected by this recall.” The Food Standards Agency stated: “If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. For further information, please visit Tesco’s contact Tesco page at tesco.com/help/contact.” Tesco confirmed no other Tesco products are impacted by this recall.
Baba’s Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Product name: Baba’s Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Date code: 06 2026
Barcode: 506500419700
Baba’s Sauce is withdrawing Sweet and Spicy Sauce following fermentation effects discovered in certain batches, which could result in heightened pressure inside the bottles. There’s a danger that bottle tops may fly off forcefully when opened or that the containers could shatter.
The item is available at Asda outlets, with the retailer announcing: “If you have purchased Baba’s Sweet and Spicy Sauce date coded 06/2026 with batch codes 270502, 280503, 060605, 100602, 110603, 120604 or 160601, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.
“We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact: [email protected] or +447805504102.”
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