Asda and Sainsbury's pull itsu snack from stores over serious risk - 'it's unsafe to eat'

Asda and Sainsbury's pull itsu snack from stores over serious risk - 'it's unsafe to eat'

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 03/05/2024

- 09:19

Britons have been warned about the foods sold in Asda and Sainsbury's

Itsu has recalled gyozas sold in supermarkets as they could contain small pieces of plastic.

This would pose a risk to anyone who consumes the products and shoppers are urged not to eat the gyozas.


itsu sizzling pork gyoza

Pack size: 240g

Best before: 8 March 2025

Barcode: 5060262485743

The food brand shared advice for anyone who has purchased the affected batches.

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The itsu gyozas have been recalled

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It stated: "itsu [grocery] is recalling frozen 'itsu sizzling pork gyoza', best before 08/03/2025 from Asda and Sainsbury's as it may contain small pieces of plastic, making the product unsafe to eat. No other itsu [grocery] products or best before dates are affected.

"If you have purchased this product, please send a picture of the best before date (located on the reverse of the packaging)."

Shoppers can send this information to customerservice@itsugrocery.com, write to itsu [grocery], Partnership House, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1BX or contact itsu on 0333 224 9510.

Itsu added: "Please dispose of any 'itsu sizzling pork gyoza' with best before date 08/03/2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to thank you in advance for your understanding and co-operation."

This follows an ongoing recall by Asda for Asda Succulent Cooked & Peeled King Prawns as they show the wrong use by date.

The affected batches are in the pack size 210 grams, batch code L66000 and use by date of December 21, 2024.

Asda states: "The product has been incorrectly coded with the use by 21 December. The correct use by date is the 21 April. The product should not be consumed past this date.

"If you have purchased Asda Succulent Cooked & Peeled King Prawns with Use By Date of 21 December, Batch Number L66000 please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.

"We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations – 0800 952 0101."

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Shoppers should not eat the affected items

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Food recalls are not shared often but items can be 'recalled' or 'withdrawn' if they are found to pose a risk to consumers.

The Food Standards Agency stated: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

"The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

"In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers."

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