'Don't eat it!' Tesco issues urgent recall as popular dessert may contain plastic or metal

'Don't eat it!' Tesco issues urgent recall as popular dessert may contain plastic or metal

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Anna Barry

By Anna Barry


Published: 19/04/2024

- 13:08

Updated: 19/04/2024

- 13:21

Britons should check for the unsafe item in their freezers

This week, Magnum urged customers not to eat one product. The warning has now been extended as Tesco issues a new update.

The major supermarket recalled Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks 3x100ml, as they may contain plastic or metal.


Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks 3x100ml

Date of recall: April 17, 2024

Product batches affected: L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341, L3342

Best before end: December 2025

Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks 3x100ml

'If you’ve bought an affected product, please don’t eat it'

Tesco

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

"This is because safety checks show they may contain small pieces of plastic or metal, which may pose a risk if eaten.

"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."

Magnum fans can also contact the ice cream company. Tesco told customers: "If you’d prefer, you can contact Magnum directly for a refund and further guidance."

This can be done on: UK: 0800 146 252, ROI: 1800 93 2814 and UK and ROI email: ukicare@unilever.com.

Alternatively, you can also contact Tesco Customer Services directly on: UK: 0800 505 555 and ROI: 1800 248 123.

This comes as Waitrose and Sainsbury's recalled the same Magnum ice creams.


The Food Standards Agency shared a warning: "Unilever is recalling Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks, (3x100ml), because of the possible presence of plastic and metal.

"The possible presence of plastic and metal makes the product unsafe to eat."

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Shoppers can return the affected product to a Tesco store where a full refund will be give

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Recently, Unilever recalled another popular Magnum flavour sold at Tesco and M&S.

Magnum Classic Icecream Sticks 3x100ml may contain small pieces of metal, posing a risk to consumers.

In other food news, Aldi shoppers are racing to stores as the supermarket brings back "sensational" condiments due to "popular demand".

A spokesperson for the supermarket said: "Aldi’s bacon mayo, as well as other flavours in this a-mayo-nnaising range, are available in stores now for just 89p."

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