Major UK supermarkets issue safety warning as they recall these three popular products

This last week has seen several product recalls for popular items sold in major supermarkets including, Tesco, Iceland, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.

The Food Safety Agency (FSA) has shared details on what shoppers should do if they have bought any of the affected products. They have warned in all cases that people should not eat the item but should instead return it for a full refund. It is not necessary to have your receipt in order for you to get your money back.

Frozen Quorn Swedish Style Balls

Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose have all issued recall notices for Quorn Foods' Frozen Quorn Swedish Style Balls because they may contain pieces of hard white plastic. The presence of plastic could make the product unsafe to eat and is a potential choking hazard so consumers are advised not to eat it.

Quorn advised, as per FSA:

If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund, no receipt is required. If you would like any further information, please contact Quorn Customer Services at customer.services@quornfoods.com or 0345 602 9000.

The affected item batch is as follows:

• Product size - 300g
• Best before date - 30 September 2024

Creamfields Grated Cheddar Cheese

Tesco customers are being urged to not eat their Creamfields grated cheese as the presence of clear plastic could make the product unsafe.

Tesco advises, as per FSA:

We’re recalling one date code of Tesco Creamfields grated cheddar 500g. This is because it may contain small pieces of clear, soft plastic which could make the product unsafe to eat.

Please do not consume this product and instead return any affected product to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required. If you would like any further information, please contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.

The affected batch item is as follows:

• Tesco Creamfields grated cheddar 500g
• Best before date: 23/03/23

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Cooked Diced Chicken Breast

Iceland has recalled its Cooked Diced Chicken Breast as some packs may contain chicken that is uncooked. The possible presence of raw chicken may pose a food safety risk.

Iceland advised, as per FSA:

If you have bought the item, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further details, please contact Iceland Customer Care on 0800 328 0800 and select option 2.

The affected batch item is as follows:

• Product size - 800 g
• Best before date - 17 June 2023

Sources used:

- North Wales Live 'Warning from Tesco, Iceland, Sainsbury's and Waitrose as items pulled from shelves'

- FSA 'Iceland recalls Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken Breast because of possible presence of uncooked chicken'

- FSA 'Quorn Foods recalls Frozen Quorn Swedish Style Balls because they may contain pieces of plastic.'

- FSA 'Tesco recalls Tesco Creamfields Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic'