Tesco recalls pastry products over choking hazard: Here are the affected items and how to get a refund

We all love a buttery pastry, but be aware if you have recently purchased your favourite pack of sausage rolls or steak pies from Tesco. The popular supermarket chain has issued a product recall for several pastry chilled products due to potential contamination with pieces of metal and plastic.

This recall, posted by Food Standards Agency, comes in light of safety concerns, as consuming these products could pose health risks. Here’s a list of the affected products: Tesco 6 Cheese & Onion Rolls, Tesco Finest Steak & Ale Pie, Tesco 9 Mini Pork Sausage Rolls, and Tesco 20 Mini Sausage Rolls.

Which batches are affected?

The exact details of the affected products are as follows:

• Tesco 6 Cheese & Onion Rolls, pack size 360g, with a best before date of 31 August 2023.
• Tesco Finest Steak & Ale Pie, pack size 250g, with a best before date of 1 September 2023.
• Tesco 9 Mini Pork Sausage Rolls, pack size 270g, with a best before date of 30 August 2023.
• Tesco 20 Mini Sausage Rolls, pack size 200g, with a best before date of 29 August 2023.

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How serious are the health risks?

These products have been recalled because of a potential presence of small pieces of metal and plastic. Eating these contaminated food products could lead to serious health risks, including cuts, choking hazards, and internal injuries.

Tesco’s response

Tesco has proactively removed the affected pastry chilled products from their shelves and initiated a recall notice to inform customers. The recall notice provides detailed information about the reason behind the recall and offers guidance on the necessary actions to take if you have recently purchased these items.

Here's what to do if you bought the product

If you have purchased any of the affected products, it is crucial not to consume them. Instead, return the items to the store from where they were purchased to receive a full refund. Tesco has assured customers that they don’t need a receipt to get their money back.

If you want to know more or have further questions, you can contact Tesco Customer Services directly at 0800 505 555.

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Food Standards Agency: Tesco recalls various pastry chilled products because they may contain pieces of metal and plastic