As Christmas approaches, leading supermarkets, including Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, and Waitrose, have issued urgent product recalls for several popular items due to safety concerns. Customers are advised not to consume the listed products and return them for a full refund.
Tesco Recalls Christmas Dinner Favorites
Tesco has recalled:
125g pack of 10 Cooked Beef Slices due to a misprinted use-by date reading January 24 instead of December 24.
300g pack of Red Cabbage and Apple for incorrect labeling with a use-by date of December 29 instead of December 11.
Customers can return these items for a refund.
Morrisons: Garlic Product Recall
Morrisons has recalled:
75g tube of crushed garlic due to a missing ingredient that prevents bacteria growth. Affected items have a use-by date of October 19, 2025.
Aldi: Party Snack Contamination
Aldi has withdrawn:
Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns after finding undeclared duck meat and sesame, posing allergen risks.
Waitrose: Contaminated Supplements
Waitrose has recalled:
ZOE’s Daily 30+ 7 Day Supplements due to the presence of small stones and pieces of metal in the product.
Dunnes Stores: Cheese Contamination in Ireland
Dunnes Stores in Ireland has recalled several cheeses over potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination:
Wicklow Smoked Cheddar (150g)
Wicklow Tomato & Herb Cheddar (150g)
Wicklow Nettle & Chive Cheddar (150g)
Wicklow Blue Brie (150g)
Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese & Cranberry Quiche (800g)
Additional cheese selections from the Simply Better range.
The FSA warns that listeria symptoms can include flu-like illness, fever, and in severe cases, meningitis. Vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, should avoid these products.
How to Seek Refunds
Customers are advised to return affected products to the store of purchase for a full refund. No receipt is necessary.
For further information, visit the Food Standards Agency website or contact the respective supermarkets.
As Christmas preparations are underway, consumers are urged to check their shopping to ensure a safe and enjoyable festive season.
