Tesco recall popular chicken product due to contamination with TWO deadly allergens
Tesco has urgently recalled one of its own-brand chicken products over fears it could be dangerous to those with severe allergies.
Food safety watchdogs stuck a ‘do not eat’ alert on the supermarket’s Stir Fry Tikka Chicken.
It is feared the dish may contain hidden traces of egg and mustard, which is not featured on the label and poses a risk to those with an allergy or intolerance.
Tesco said the recall only affected its 650g pack of the stir fry product which has a best before date of September 7.
The supermarket added: ‘If you have purchased the product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg and mustard, please return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.
‘No other Tesco products are affected by this recall. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.’
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which published the alert, issues recalls when problems are spotted with food that means it should not be sold.
The FSA also added: ‘Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
Food safety watchdogs stuck a ‘do not eat’ alert on the supermarket’s Stir Fry Tikka Chicken. It is feared the dish may contain hidden traces of egg and mustard, which is not featured on the label and p oses a risk to those with an allergy or intolerance
Tesco said the recall only affected its 650g pack of the stir fry product which has a best before date of September 7
‘These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.’
Mustard-allergy sufferers can experience symptoms such as stomach pain, swollen lips, vomiting or rashes if they accidentally eat a product containing it.
Egg allergy symptoms, meanwhile, usually appear within minutes of consuming egg and range from mild to severe.
They can include skin reactions including hives and swelling, digestive issues like vomiting and diarrhea, and respiratory problems such as wheezing and shortness of breath.
A rash around the mouth is a common early sign in infants, and eczema can also be worsened by egg exposure.
In severe cases, mustard and egg allergies can cause anaphylaxis—a severe, life-threatening reaction when swelling in the throat can block the airways.
The most effective treatment is an injection of adrenaline, and sufferers of severe allergies are encouraged to carry an auto-injector, such as an EpiPen.
Anyone experiencing anaphylaxis should seek emergency medical attention immediately, even if symptoms seem to improve after the injection.
