The product in question, a batch of 280g packs of ‘Tesco 8 Chicken Tsukune Skewers’, was recalled because the packaging displayed a use by date of 23 December 2024, instead of the correct date 10 December 2024.
This presents a danger to consumers, who could get ill if they consume the product after 10 December under the illusion that the skewers are still safe to eat.
Tesco has now issued point of sale notices across its estate of stores alerting customers about the issue.
The notices explain the purpose of the recall and request that anyone who has bought the skewers to return them to a Tesco shop for a full refund.
Consumers with concerns can contact Tesco directly for more information. No other Tesco products have been impacted by the recall.
A separate recall was made by Tesco just last month, relating to a batch of dip that had been contaminated with Salmonella.
Recall in Scotland
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, manufacturers and retailers must co-ordinate with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) when product recalls are announced.
Meanwhile, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) plays a similar role in Scotland, where the Orkney-based cheese manufacturer The Island Smokery has recalled a batch of cheese because its label failed to mention that the product contained gluten.
Packs of ‘Smoked Orkney Cheddar with Ploughman’s Pickle' with a best before date up to 9 April 2025 therefore pose a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease or an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
The Island Smokery has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
The cheese manufacturer has also sent notices to stores where the product is stocked, which urge consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
