As we happily tuck into our favourite Christmas treats, it’s crucial to note that supermarket giants Tesco and Aldi, among others, have issued urgent recalls on a range of festive goodies over fears they could be “unsafe”. This is due to mislabelling or the potential presence of foreign bodies.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) orders recalls for various reasons, such as unlisted allergens or non-food materials found in products. If an item is recalled, the FSA provides advice on what consumers should do and explains why the product has been withdrawn.Generally, getting a refund is easy, with the need for a receipt often waived.
Here is a summary of items you might need to consider returning:
Cheese products Dunnes Stores is recalling several of its cheeses and products containing cheese because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
– 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.
Best before: All dates.
– Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie.
Pack size: 150g.
Best before: All dates.
And also under recall is:.
– Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese and Cranberry Quiche.
Pack size: 800g
Best before: All dates
– Simply Better Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish
Pack size: 150g
Best before: All dates
– Simply Better Double Cream Wicklow Ban
Pack size: 150g
Best before: All dates
– Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection
Pack size: 735g
Best before: All dates
– Simply Better and Neven Maguire Cheese Selection
Pack size: 705g
Best before: All dates
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.”
Beef slices and Cabbage and Apple
Tesco is pulling its 10 Cooked Beef Slices and Cabbage and Apple off the shelves because of an incorrect labelling.
Additionally, Morrisons shoppers who may have added Morrisons Crushed Garlic 75g to their shopping, with a best before date of 19.10. 25, should be aware of a recall. An essential ingredient that inhibits microbiological growth was left out, posing a potential health risk. Morrisons has expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and reassures customers of their commitment to high standards of quality and safety.
Customers are advised not to consume the product and to return it to any Morrisons store for a full refund, even without a receipt. For assistance, contact Morrisons customer service at 0345 611 6111.
Aldi’s Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns, which you may have purchased and stored in your freezer for festive gatherings, are being urgently recalled by the supermarket chain. The recall is due to an undeclared allergen (sesame), as well as unlisted duck meat on the packaging, posing a potential health risk to anyone with a sesame allergy.
Aldi has reached out to relevant allergy support organisations to inform their members about the recall. The supermarket has also pulled these products from all stores and is urging customers to return the items for a full refund. For further assistance, Aldi’s customer care line is 0800 042 0800.
