Urgent Supermarket Recall Issued for Popular Product
Major UK supermarket Asda has launched an immediate product recall for its own-brand 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip (220g) following the discovery of a critical labelling error that could pose serious health risks to consumers.
What Went Wrong With the Product?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has declared the product "unsafe to consume" after identifying that the packaging displays an incorrect use-by date. The affected batches should have shown a use-by date of 29 November 2025, but were mistakenly labelled with the date 29 December 2025 - an error of one month.
This significant mistake means consumers might unknowingly consume the product past its actual safety date, potentially leading to food poisoning. The recall was announced on Friday 28 November 2025 as a precautionary measure to protect public health.
What Customers Need to Do
Asda has issued clear instructions for anyone who has purchased the affected product. Customers should:
- Immediately stop consuming the spring rolls
- Return the product to their nearest Asda store
- They will receive a full refund without needing a receipt
The supermarket has confirmed that no other date codes are affected by this issue. Customers seeking additional information can contact Asda's customer relations team on 0800 952 0101.
Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in all relevant stores to alert customers about the recall and explain the necessary actions. Asda has publicly apologised, stating they are "very sorry for any inconvenience caused" to their customers.
Understanding Food Safety Dates
The FSA has emphasised the crucial difference between use-by dates and best-before dates. While best-before dates relate to food quality, use-by dates are concerned with safety.
According to the FSA's official guidance: "After the use-by date, don't eat, cook or freeze your food. And remember, you cannot smell the bacteria which makes you ill."
They further explain that food can be eaten until midnight on the use-by date shown, and can be cooked until that time then cooled and refrigerated for later consumption, as cooking destroys harmful pathogens.
