Tesco recall warning as 'small pieces of dry glue' could be in mince pies

The pieces may pose a health risk

Tesco has urgently recalled certain batches of its Tesco Finest Six All Butter Pastry Mince Pies due to health concerns. An important customer notice that appeared on both Tesco's website and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) stated: "We're recalling specific date codes of Tesco Finest Six All Butter Pastry Mince Pies, due to the possible presence of small pieces of dry glue from the packaging."

The affected products have been deemed potentially unsafe for consumption due to the risk that small pieces of dry glue might be found in the pies, necessitating the retail giant's prompt measures to ensure customer safety.

The specific product batches subject to the recall carry the following best before dates:.

04/10/2024

26/10/2024

02/11/2024

10/11/2024

Customers who have purchased an item from one of the affected batches are instructed with a strong word of caution: "If you've bought an affected product, please don't eat it. Instead, return it to a Tesco store for a refund."

Notably, customers will not need a receipt to return the product, enabling a smooth and hassle-free refund process.

To locate the nearest Tesco for the return, customers can use the store locator available on Tesco’s website. In case further assistance is required or for additional information, Tesco has made their customer service number, 0800 50 5555, available for contact, as cited in reports by the Express.

Waitrose has issued a recall for two of its products - Easy to Cook Salmon En Croute 350g and Waitrose Easy to Cook Salmon and Sweet Potato Curry 500g - due to undeclared allergens that could pose serious risks to those with sensitivities. Customers are advised not to consume these items and return them to their local Waitrose store for a full refund.

The supermarket chain extends its apologies to customers for the inconvenience caused and invites anyone requiring further guidance or support to approach their customer service team at another number, 0800 188 884, selecting Option Four when prompted. Specific best-before dates to look out for were identified as October 2, and October 3, 2024.

While these dates have passed, it is likely some may still have them or have frozen.