As the festive season unfolds, bringing joy and celebration, several major retailers, including Tesco, Aldi, and Dunnes Stores, have recently issued urgent recalls on a number of popular Christmas products due to safety concerns. These recalls, enforced by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), highlight a range of issues, from mislabelling to potential contamination with harmful substances. Therefore, here’s everything you need to know to keep your celebrations safe and stress-free.
Cheese Products at Risk of Contamination
Dunnes Stores has removed a range of cheeses from its shelves due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
This harmful bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it may lead to complications like meningitis, particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as older adults, pregnant women, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Recalled Cheese Products:
- Wicklow Tomato Dunnes Stores and Herb Cheddar (150g, all dates)
- Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle and Chive Cheddar (150g, all dates)
- Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie (150g, all dates)
Additionally, several Simply Better cheese selections also affect consumers.
- Wicklow Simply Better Ban in Ceramic Dish (800g, all dates)
- Double Cream Simple Wicklow Ban (150g, all dates)
- Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection (735g, all dates)
- Simply Better and Neven Maguire Cheese Selection (705g, all dates)
What to Do: If you’ve purchased these items, avoid consuming them. Return them to the store for a full refund.
Face Labelling Errors Tesco Products
Tesco’s has issued recalls for two products due to labelling mistakes that could pose health risks:
- Tesco 10 Cooked Beef Slices (125g) with an incorrect use-by date of 24 January 2025.
- Tesco Red Cabbage and Apple (300g) with an extended use-by date of December 29 instead of December 11.
Advice for Consumers: Do not eat these products. Return them to any Tesco store for a refund or contact Tesco Customer Service at 0800 505 555 for further assistance.
Morrisons Garlic Recall
Morrisons is recalling its 75g Crushed Garlic with a best-before date of October 19, 2025. The product is missing an essential preservative, which could compromise its safety.
What to Do: Customers are advised not to consume the garlic. Instead, return it to any Morrisons store for a refund. For more details, contact Morrisons customer service at 0345 611 6111.
Aldi’s Allergen and Labelling Issues
Aldi’s Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns are being recalled due to undeclared sesame and unlisted duck meat on the packaging. This mistake poses significant risks to those with sesame allergies.
Next Steps: So, if you’ve purchased this product, return it to any Aldi store for a full refund. For questions, contact Aldi Customer Care at 0800 042 0800.
Waitrose Recalls Popular Wellness Product
Waitrose has recalled ZOE’s Daily 30+ 7 Day due to the possible presence of small stones and metal pieces, making it unfit for consumption. The company intended this product to promote a plant-rich diet but instead, it has raised serious safety concerns.
What to Do: Avoid consuming this product and return it to Waitrose for a full refund.
Stay Informed and Stay Safe
The FSA regularly updates its recall alerts to protect public health. So, if you’ve purchased any of the recalled products, act quickly to avoid potential risks. Returning items is hassle-free and doesn’t typically require proof of purchase. For more information, visit the FSA website or contact the respective retailer’s customer service.
Stay aware of product recalls and take prompt action when necessary to celebrate this festive season safely. Your health and well-being come first!
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