Shoppers across the UK are being advised to check their cupboards after three products sold at Tesco have been pulled from shelves. The recalls span concerns ranging from physical contamination to undisclosed allergens and bacterial infection.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues product recalls when items are found to pose a risk to consumers, whether through mislabelling, contamination, or the presence of harmful substances. Food businesses bear responsibility for withdrawing unsafe products, and customers are typically entitled to a full refund without requiring a receipt.
Plastic Contamination and Bacterial Risk
Tesco has recalled its Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert after pieces of plastic were found in the product. The 538g dessert, with best before dates up to and including April 2027, has been deemed unsafe to eat as a result. The FSA advises customers who have purchased the product to return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. According to Tesco, no other products in its range are affected by this recall.
Separately, The Curing Barn is recalling its British Bresaola following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in the product. The 60g pack, sold at Tesco and other retailers, carrying use-by date of 10 June 2026 and product code WLRC J1Z2 0WD0 J85J, should not be consumed. Customers are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Listeria monocytogenes can produce flu-like symptoms including high temperature, muscle ache, chills, nausea and diarrhoea. In rarer cases, according to the FSA, the infection can lead to serious complications such as meningitis. The agency notes that certain groups face heightened risk, including people aged over 65, pregnant women and their unborn babies, infants under one month old, and those with compromised immune systems.
Undisclosed Allergen in Walkers Crisps
Walkers is recalling a specific batch of its Hot Honey Crisps 6 pack after it emerged that some packs may contain Mild Cheese and Onion seasoning, which includes milk, an ingredient not declared on the label. The affected batch code is GBB 584 031, with a best before date of 16 May 2026.
The FSA has flagged the product as a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Consumers affected are advised not to eat the crisps and to either call the Walkers Consumer Care Line on 0800 274 777, visit contact.pepsico.com/walkers, or return the product to a Tesco store. A full refund is available in each case, with no receipt required. No other PepsiCo products sold at Tesco are said to be affected.
Allergen mislabelling remains one of the more frequent triggers for FSA recalls, as even trace undisclosed ingredients can pose severe risks to those with diagnosed allergies. Point of sale notices are being displayed in relevant stores and on retailers’ websites for both the Bresaola and Walkers recalls. Shoppers who believe they may have purchased any of the three products are encouraged to act promptly and contact the relevant retailers or manufacturers for further guidance.
