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Tesco and Lindt recall chicken meals and Easter eggs as labelling mix-up sparks allergy fears | Tesco and Lindt recall chicken meals and Easter eggs as labelling mix-up sparks allergy fears |
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Tesco is urgently recalling a batch of chicken meals and Lindt is recalling two batches of Easter eggs, because the products contain allergens that are not mentioned on the label. | Tesco is urgently recalling a batch of chicken meals and Lindt is recalling two batches of Easter eggs, because the products contain allergens that are not mentioned on the label. |
In a statement on Tuesday, the Food Standards Agency said that Tesco’s Oriental Kitchen Chicken Chow Mein product was incorrectly packed with Tesco Chicken Curry. | In a statement on Tuesday, the Food Standards Agency said that Tesco’s Oriental Kitchen Chicken Chow Mein product was incorrectly packed with Tesco Chicken Curry. |
As a result, a batch of the meals contain egg, milk, mustard and sesame, which are not mentioned on the label, presenting a health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance. | |
“We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and customers can return the product to their local store for a refund,” a Tesco spokesperson said in a statement, attributing the mix-up to a “manufacturing error” and saying that 868 packets of the product were affected. | |
Separately, the FSA said that two batches of Lindt’s Excellence Dark Extra Fine Shell Egg and Lindor Strawberries & Cream Shell Egg were being recalled because they contain barley which is not mentioned on the label. | Separately, the FSA said that two batches of Lindt’s Excellence Dark Extra Fine Shell Egg and Lindor Strawberries & Cream Shell Egg were being recalled because they contain barley which is not mentioned on the label. |
The FSA said that the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to barley but do not pose a risk to consumers with coeliac disease. | The FSA said that the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to barley but do not pose a risk to consumers with coeliac disease. |
A spokesperson for Lindt & Sprungli, the Swiss-based company that makes the eggs, said that its products were wrongly labelled as a result on "an error during the co-packaging process" and that the relevant eggs had been withdrawn from retailers, authorities had been informed and allergy support organisations had been contacted. | |
"We are of course terribly sorry for any inconvenience this has caused," the spokesperson added. | |
Earlier this month, Quorn recalled thousands of its vegetarian mince from supermarket shelves over fears it may contain pieces of metal. | Earlier this month, Quorn recalled thousands of its vegetarian mince from supermarket shelves over fears it may contain pieces of metal. |
Quorn said that 12,000 packs of its "Frozen Meat Free Mince", particularly popular with vegetarians, were affected. | Quorn said that 12,000 packs of its "Frozen Meat Free Mince", particularly popular with vegetarians, were affected. |
In January, a criminal inquiry was launched into suspected tampering after a battery was found inside a chocolate Easter bunny, sparking Co-op to initiate a UK-wide recall of the 3,000 £1 bunnies sold. | In January, a criminal inquiry was launched into suspected tampering after a battery was found inside a chocolate Easter bunny, sparking Co-op to initiate a UK-wide recall of the 3,000 £1 bunnies sold. |
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