Asda Urgently Recalls Popular Sandwich Filler Due to Food Safety Concerns
Shoppers are being warned not to consume a popular sandwich filler sold at Asda after it was packaged with the wrong use-by date. The supermarket chain has issued a recall notice for its Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices on the advice of the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
According to The Sun, customers who have purchased the affected product are being advised not to eat it and instead return it to their nearest Asda store for a full refund. The recall notice states: "If you have purchased ASDA Hot and Spicy chicken breast slices with a use-by date of May 30, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused."
The FSA has confirmed that the product may pose a food safety risk due to the incorrect use-by date. In a statement, the agency said: "If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a refund. For further information, contact ASDA’s customer relations line."
This is not the first time Asda has issued a food recall in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the supermarket chain recalled its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices due to concerns over milk and sulphites, which were not listed on the label. Additionally, some products were mispacked with Asda Simple To Cook Tomato & Mozzarella Pork Meatballs.
The recall notice for the Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices comes as another supermarket, Morrisons, has also issued a food recall due to concerns over contamination. The supermarket has urged customers not to eat its Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages, which may be contaminated with small pieces of blue plastic.
Customers who have purchased the affected products can return them to their nearest store for a full refund. As The Sun reports, it is essential for consumers to be aware of product recalls and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Your Product Recall Rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders has provided guidance on product recall rights. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. However, supermarkets often play a crucial role in notifying customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, it is essential to check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, customers are usually required to register the appliance with the manufacturer to receive notifications about potential faults.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has a safety notice issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. They should usually provide more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work, such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
For more information on product recalls and your rights as a consumer, visit The Sun website. If you have suffered food poisoning from a supermarket, you can email [email protected] to share your story.
