The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent recall warning for several Tesco pastry products due to the potential presence of small pieces of metal and plastic, rendering them unsafe for consumption.
The affected products include:
- Tesco 6 Cheese & Onion Rolls; Pack size: 360g; Best before: 31 August 2023
- Tesco Finest Steak & Ale Pie; Pack size: 250g; Best before: 1 September 2023
- Tesco 9 Mini Pork Sausage Rolls; Pack size: 270g; Best before: 30 August 2023
- Tesco 20 Mini Sausage Rolls; Pack size: 200g; Best before: 29 August 2023
Tesco has proactively taken steps to recall the aforementioned products and has issued a notice to its customers detailing the reasons for the recall and the necessary actions to be taken if they have purchased any of the affected items.
Customers who have bought any of these products are strongly advised not to consume them. They can return the products to their nearest Tesco store for a full refund, with no need to present a receipt. For additional information or concerns, customers can reach out to Tesco Customer Services at 0800 505 555.
The FSA routinely issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to inform consumers and local authorities about potential issues with food products. In cases where there's a significant concern, a 'Food Alert for Action' may be released, guiding local authorities on specific actions to safeguard consumers.