Tesco has issued a voluntary recall for its product, “Tesco 18 Cupcakes,” due to a packaging error that has resulted in some packs being mispacked with “Tesco 12 Party Cupcakes” containing undeclared soya. This oversight poses a potential health risk to individuals with soya allergies.
Product Details:
Risk Statement: The mispacked product contains soya, making it a potential health risk for individuals with soya allergies.
Action Taken by Tesco: Tesco is actively recalling the affected product from store shelves. The company has also notified relevant allergy support organizations to disseminate information about the recall to their members. Additionally, Tesco has issued recall notices to its customers, explaining the reason behind the recall and providing instructions on what to do if they have purchased the product.
Consumer Advice: If consumers have purchased the Tesco 18 Cupcakes with the specified batch code and best before date and have an allergy to soya, they are advised not to consume the product. Instead, they should return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund, regardless of whether they have a receipt. For more information, customers can contact Tesco Customer Services at 0800 505 555.
About Allergy Alerts: Allergy alerts are issued when there is a problem with a food product that deems it unsafe for consumption. In this case, the mislabeling of the product poses a potential risk to individuals with soya allergies. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues these alerts to ensure consumer safety.
Source:https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-aa-05-2024