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Dayna McAlpine

Aldi and Tesco issue urgent product recalls over safety concerns

Health warnings have been issued for products in two major supermarkets amid fears they may contain "pieces of plastic" or egg.

The Food Standards Agency said the items from Aldi and Tesco should be returned and not eaten.

Aldi is now recalling its 'Harvest Morn Crisp Rice'.

It has been found to contain pieces of plastic, making this product unsafe to eat.

The warning states: "Our supplier is recalling this product due to the possible presence of plastic.

"Customers are advised not to eat this product.

"Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store, where a full refund will be given.

"We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation."

Product details:

  • Pack size 375g
  • Batch code 10470953, 10480953, 10490953
  • Best before November 2021

Meanwhile, Tesco is recalling its Tesco Tzatziki as the product contains egg, which is not mentioned on the label, meaning it could be a possible health risk to people with allergies or intolerances.

Due to a packaging error, some of the packs contain Sour Cream and Chive Dip.

This product contains egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.

The product recall states: "We have been made aware by our supplier that due to a manufacturing error one date code of Tesco Tzatziki 200g has been misspacked with Tesco Sour Cream and Chive dip 200g that contains egg which is not declared on the packaging.

If you have the dip the supermarket is warning people with an allergy to egg to return the product where a full refund will be given.

Product details:

  • Pack size 200g
  • Use by April 12, 2021
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