Waitrose warns shoppers of packaging error that has made some food 'unsafe to eat'

Waitrose warns shoppers of packaging error that has made some food 'unsafe to eat'

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 11/01/2024

- 11:16

Updated: 12/01/2024

- 09:10

Waitrose warns customers some food has been labelled with the wrong use-by date

Britons in Waitrose have been urged to check for a snack that was labelled incorrectly.

Shoppers can return the product to stores for a full refund.


Waitrose 8 Red Onion Bhajis with Date & Tamarind Dip 230g

Pack size: 230 grams

Use By: January 31, 2024

Waitrose bhajis

Shoppers are warned of a potential safety risk

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The above Waitrose bhajis were recalled as the use by date was not correct.

This could cause a health problem for anyone who eats the food when it is not in date.

The supermarket giant shared advice for anyone who had purchased the snack.

It said: "We are recalling the above product as the use by date on the product’s packaging is incorrect.

"Do not consume, package up item [and] return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund.

"Contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.

"We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."

The Food Standards Agency added: "Waitrose and Partners are recalling Waitrose 8 Red Onion Bhajis with a Date and Tamarind Dip because of a labelling error which shows an incorrect use by date, making them unsafe to eat."

The food was sold over the Christmas period as part of the supermarket's festive range.

Waitrose shoppers were also urged not to eat cheese that could be contaminated by E. Coli bacteria.

Waitrose store

The supermarket has a number of ongoing recalls

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This can cause- serious food poisoning and symptoms such as vomiting, stomach cramps and fever.

The products can be returned to stores for a full refund.

No 1 Waitrose and Partners, Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese

Pack size: All sizes

Use by: 30 October 2023, 02 November 2023, 07 November 2023, 10 November 2023, 20 November 2023, 28 November 2023, 04 December 2023, 11 December 2023, 13 December 2023, 20 December 2023, 23 December 2023, 02 January 2024, 09 January 2024 and 16 January 2024

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