Tesco is recalling one of its cereals over fears the product is a “possible health risk”.
The supermarket giant, has issued a recall notice for its Tesco Free From Bran Flakes due to the possibility that some packs may contain a different cereal, which carries allergy risks not mentioned on the label.
This action was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of consumers who may have purchased the product.
The specific cereal which the bran flakes may be contaminated with is the Chocolate Pillows, which contains milk and hazelnuts, both of which are not listed on the Bran Flakes label. Therefore, anyone who is allergic or intolerant to milk, milk constituents, or hazelnuts may be at risk if they consume the affected product. It is important to note that the recall only applies to Tesco Free From Bran Flakes and not any other Tesco products.
Thursday 6 April – @Tesco recalls Tesco Free From Bran Flakes because of undeclared milk and hazelnut #FoodAllergy https://t.co/2eLoHl0Gd4 pic.twitter.com/RLeab43wWv
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) April 6, 2023
Consumers who have already purchased the affected product are advised not to consume it and to return it to their nearest Tesco store for a full refund.
Tesco has also stated that they will be displaying recall notices in stores and on their website to inform customers about the situation. The company has apologised for any inconvenience caused and has assured customers that their safety is their top priority.
The affected products are the 300g boxes of Tesco Free From Bran Flakes with a best before date of May 26, 2024.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency said: “Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to hazelnut (nuts) do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to a Tesco store for a full refund, no receipt is required.
“For further details please contact Tesco customer services on 0800 505 555.”
