A popular canned soup sold at Tesco and Waitrose has been recalled after a manufacturing fault raised concerns that affected cans could swell, rupture, or contain spoiled food. Customers have been instructed not to eat or open the product.
Manufacturing Fault Triggers Official Food Recall
British food manufacturer Baxters has recalled a specific batch of its Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup, a traditional Scottish fish soup, following concerns about a defect in the manufacturing process.
The recall affects supermarkets across England and Wales, including Tesco and Waitrose, according to Express.co.uk.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an official recall notice for the product across England and Wales.
It said: “A manufacturing fault has occurred which may result in spoilage causing unpleasant odour and flavour, swelling and possible rupture of the can.”
The warning identifies a potential problem with the integrity of the affected cans. Customers should not attempt to determine whether their soup is safe by opening the container or checking its smell.
How to Identify the Recalled Soup
The recall applies to one specific batch of Baxters soup, making it necessary for shoppers to check the information printed on their cans.
The affected product is Baxters Chef Selections Cullen Skink Soup, sold in a 400g can. The recalled batch carries the code L07XC and has a best-before date of April 2029.
Consumers who find a matching can should follow the official recall instructions rather than attempt to consume its contents.
Baxters has identified no other products from its range as affected by this particular recall.
Food Standards Agency Issues Strict Disposal Instructions
The FSA has advised customers to dispose of affected cans without opening them, reducing the risk associated with a container that could rupture.
The agency further advised:
“If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, dispose of the full can and product without opening. Carefully place the full can in a bag and dispose of it in an external bin.”
It added:
“Contact Baxters Customer Care team via the details below for a replacement. For further information, please contact Baxters on 0800 389 8389 or e-mail [email protected].”
These instructions specifically call for disposal of the entire sealed can, rather than emptying its contents into household waste.
Tesco and Waitrose Explain How Customers Can Get Refunds
Both supermarkets have issued guidance explaining what customers should do if they purchased an affected product.
Tesco has informed its customers:
“If you’ve bought an affected product, please don’t eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.
“No other Baxters products are affected by this recall. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
Waitrose has also instructed customers not to consume the soup and to package the product before returning it to a local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund.
The retailer has directed customers seeking assistance to its customer care service at 0800 188 884, option 4, or to Baxters directly.
Food recalls are issued when products may pose a risk or fail to meet food safety requirements. In this case, the FSA’s warning specifically identifies potential spoilage and can rupture associated with the manufacturing defect.
Customers seeking a replacement can contact Baxters Customer Care at 0800 389 8389 or [email protected].
