Supermarkets across the country are urging customers to return a number of products over safety fears.
The Food Standards Agency have issued alerts for a range of products, including Uncle Ben’s Rice, chicken dishes, dog food and long-life milk.
If you have purchased any of the affected products, you can return them to the store for a full refund.
Take a look at the list of affected products below.
Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati
Mars Food UK is recalling Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass.
The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat.
Pack size : 250g
Best before
- November 17, 2020
- December 8, 2020
- December 9, 2020
- January 8, 2021
- January 18, 2021
- January 19, 2021
- March 2, 2021
- March 16, 2021
- March 20, 2021
- May 24, 2021
- June 14, 2021
- June 15, 2021
- July 3, 2021
- July 19, 2021
Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed UHT milk
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat 1 litre UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to spoilage.
This may make the product unsafe to consume.
Pack size: 1 litre
Best before: 28 December 2020 and 29 December 2020
Co-op Sliced Curly Kale
Co-operative Food is recalling Co-op Sliced Curly Kale because packs may contain thistle (spiky weeds).
The possible presence of thistle makes this product unsafe to eat.
Pack size : 160g
Best before : All dates between August 4-11, 2020
A spokesman said: “Coop Sliced Curly Kale is being recalled due to the presence of spikey weeds.
“Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund.
“Contact: 0800 0686 727; [email protected]
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Chicken Breast Toppers
Iceland has recalled their own brand Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers because salmonella has been found in the product.
Pack size: 400g
Best before
- February 27, 2021
- March 17, 2021
- April 8, 2021
Baked Whole King Scallops
Highland Bay Seafoods is recalling their Baked Whole King Scallops with a creamy leek and kale sauce topped with mash potato because it contains fish which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
Product details
Pack size: 200g (2 scallops in a pack)
Batch code: R006, R007, R008, and 20106
Best before: End date – 07/2020, 09/2020, 12/2020 and 04/2021
Primula Cheese tubes
Primula Ltd is recalling all Primula Cheese tubes, (chilled and ambient) because the products might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to a production fault.
A statement from the FSA says: “Manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of the products listed above could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company.
“The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.
“Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal.
“A recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure.”
Product code: Primula Plain Original Cheese Spread
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Smoked Paprika
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Jalapenos
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Light Cheese Spread
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Ham
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Chives
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Prawns
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Original Cheese Spread (ambient)
Pack size: 100g
Best before: From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Ham (ambient)
Pack size: 100g
Best before: From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020
Product code: Primula Cheese spread with Chives (ambient)
Pack size: 100g
Best before: From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020
Chicken Popsters
Iceland has recalled their own brand Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because salmonella has been found in the product.
Pack size: 220g
Best before: April 4, 2021
Chicken Satay
Waitrose & Partners are recalling Waitrose & Partners Chicken Satay with Sweet Chilli Sauce.
This is because an incorrect dip has been packed in the product resulting in fish and peanuts not being mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish and/or peanuts.
Pack size: 85g
Best before: August 17, 2020
Beef and Ale pie
Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie is being recalled because it contains hazelnuts and milk which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (hazelnuts) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: L0125
Best before: November 2021
Benyfit Natural Pet Food
Benyfit Natural Pet Food Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling several types of frozen raw dog food products containing beef because the products might contain salmonella.
These products have been sold by various independent pet food stores and online.
Product details:
- Benyfit Natural 80-10-10 Beef Meat Feast (1kg).
- Benyfit Natural 80-10-10 Beef Meat Feast (500g).
- Benyfit Natural Beef & Tripe (1kg)
- Benyfit Natural Beef & Tripe (500g)
- Benyfit Natural Succulent Beef (1kg)
- Benyfit Natural Succulent Beef (500g)
- Embark on Raw Natural Working Dog Food Beef Complete (454g)
- Neew Dog Premium Beef (1kg)
- Neew Dog Premium Beef (500g)
- Unique Raw Chicken, Beef & Ox Recipe (1kg).
For individual batch codes visit food.gov.uk/news-alerts.
Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce
JFC (UK) Ltd is recalling S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix because it contains celery and mustard which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.
Product details
Pack size: 1kg
Best before: December 22, 2020; March 16, May 7, May 23, June 12 and July 10, 2022.