A MAJOR supermarket has issued an urgent recall for seafood sticks with customers warned they are “unsafe to eat”.
Waitrose has recalled its Essential Waitrose Seafood Sticks 250g due to an error with the best before date.
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Customers are being warned by the Food Standards Agency not to consume these seafood sticks as a precaution.
The FSA said that the affected products have a Best Before Date of October 5, 2024.
The supermarket is asking shoppers to package up the seafood sticks and return them to their local Waitrose & Partners branch.
A full refund will be provided to all customers returning the recalled product.
No receipt is necessary to receive a full refund for this item.
Waitrose has not specified the exact nature of the error but emphasises the importance of not consuming products with the affected date code.
The product is described as 16 individually wrapped textured white fish protein sticks.
Customers with questions or concerns about the recall can contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, option four.
Waitrose said: “Do not consume [the product]. We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.”
Waitrose has not provided further details about when replacement stock will be available in stores.
As of the time of writing, the recall remains in effect until further notice.
The Food Standards Agency stated: “Waitrose & Partners recalls Essential Waitrose & Partners Seafood Sticks because the product shows an incorrect best before date, making it unsafe to eat.
“The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
It comes after shoppers were urged to not eat a popular sushi item after it may have been contaminated with glass.
The sushi ginger has already been removed from shelves but there are fears those who have already purchased the item may be affected.
Kelly Loves has recalled the specific batch as a precautionary measure with customers advised to return the item for a full refund.
The brand, which is sold in Asda and Waitrose, has cited its 150g jars with a best before date of February 9 2026.
Concerned buyers should look out for the batch number UK12019.
Meanwhile, a popular sandwich staple, sold at Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, has been urgently recalled over a serious health risk.
Shoppers who have purchased the affected product have been urged “do not eat”, as it contains a dangerous allergen.
What is a product recall?
PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
Many safety notices for products are issued as a precautionary measure, letting consumers know an item may be dangerous.
In more serious cases, manufacturers or retailers issue a recall, warning customers not to use the product and asking them to return it.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to retailers to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
A company will sometimes issue a recall to limit the number of complaints.
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