Tesco urgently pulls snacks from shelves over serious health risks - crisps, ice cream and more

Tesco urgently pulls snacks from shelves over serious health risks - crisps, ice cream and more

Food are recalled for various reasons

FSA
Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 10/04/2024

- 11:27

Tesco shoppers should check for snacks including ice cream and crisps that could pose various health and safety risks

Tesco has shared a selection of food recalls as shoppers are warned about potential health risks they could face when consuming the foods.

Anyone who has purchased the affected items can return to their local store for a full refund.


Viennetta Vanilla 650ml

Affected Date/Batch Codes: 4031BC020

Best Before End: 01/2026

Tesco states: " Viennetta are recalling a limited number of Viennetta Vanilla 650ml. This is because of a packaging error that means some products are displayed on packaging in Spanish, including the declaration of allergens.

Viennetta Vanilla

Viennetta Vanilla was recalled from stores

TESCO

"This means that the allergen warnings for milk and 'may contain soy' are declared in Spanish and not in English. This may pose a risk to customers with allergies to milk and soya."

Viennetta packs sold in other stores have also been affected. The supermarket giant shared advice for customers with the food.

It said: "If you’ve bought an affected product, please don’t eat it. Instead, return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required. Use our store locator to find your nearest UK Tesco store or ROI Tesco store."

Vimto Regular Still 500ml

Affected Date/Batch Codes: Oct 24 4050, Oct 24 4051, Oct 24 4052, Nov 24 4072, Nov 24 4073, Nov 24 4074 (located on shoulder of bottle)

A Tesco statement explained: "Nichols plc are recalling specific date codes of Vimto Regular Still 500ml drink.

"This is because of a packaging error that means a limited number of bottles is labelled with the statement ‘No Added Sugar’, despite the bottled product containing added sugar. This may pose a risk to customers on a special dietary requirement for sugar."

Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks 3x100ml

Affected Batch Codes: L3324, L33244, L3326, L3327, L3328Best Before End: November 2025

Tesco states: "Unilever are recalling a limited number of Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks 3x100ml.

Doritos tangy cheese

Shoppers are urged to check for affected batches of Doritos

TESCO

Doritos Tangy Cheese 180g

Best before date: 01/06/24

Packs of Doritos could cause a serious risk to anyone with an allergy. The supermarket said: "Doritos are recalling a specific batch of Doritos Tangy Cheese 180g, as soya isn’t declared as an allergen on the ingredients list.

"This may pose a risk to people with an allergy/intolerance to soya."

Anyone who has bought any of the above products should return them to a Tesco store for a refund.

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