Tesco recalls some of its Prepared Sausage Meals due to incorrect allergen labelling information
Friday 24 October 2008
Allergen: Sulphur dioxide
Ref: AY/2008
Products
- Tesco Classic Bangers and Mash
- Tesco Classic Lincolnshire Sausage with Cheddar & Bacon Bubble Squeak
- Tesco Finest Classics 3 Cumberland Sausages with Fresh Mash
Risk
The above products contain small amounts of sulphur dioxide, which is not declared on the label. This makes this product a potential health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphur dioxide.
Product identifications
- Tesco Classic Bangers and Mash, 500g
- Tesco Classic Lincolnshire Sausage with Cheddar & Bacon Bubble Squeak, 450g
- Tesco Finest Classics 3 Cumberland Sausages with Fresh Mash, 500g
All batch codes with ‘use by’ dates up to 1 November 2008.
Action taken by the company
Tesco has recalled the affected product from sale and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the recall. Notices are being displayed in all stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the recall and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product.
Advice to consumers
Customers who are sensitive to sulphur dioxide are advised not to consume this product and to return it to any Tesco store for a full refund.