Baxters Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup is being recalled by Tesco and Waitrose after a manufacturing fault that may cause the can to swell and rupture. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an official recall notice for the product across England and Wales.
The fault means the soup could develop an "unpleasant odour and flavour" and the can might swell and rupture. Customers who have bought the product are advised not to eat it and to dispose of it carefully in the bin.
What the Recall Notice Says
The FSA stated: "A manufacturing fault has occurred which may result in spoilage causing unpleasant odour and flavour, swelling and possible rupture of the can."
The agency further advised: "If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, dispose of the full can and product without opening. Carefully place the full can in a bag and dispose of it in an external bin. Contact Baxters Customer Care team via the details below for a replacement. For further information, please contact Baxters on 0800 389 8389 or e-mail CCUK@baxters.com."
Product Details and Supermarket Responses
The recalled product is Baxters Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup in a 400g can with batch code L07XC and a best before date of April 2029.
Tesco has informed customers: "If you've bought an affected product, please don't eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required. No other Baxters products are affected by this recall. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused."
Waitrose added: "Do not consume. Package up item. Return the product to your local Waitrose and Partners branch for a refund. Contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4 Or Baxters 0800 389 8389 and CCUK@baxters.com. We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."
Why Products Are Recalled
When a food product has an issue, it may be withdrawn from shelves or recalled, in which case customers are asked to return it. The FSA publishes recall notices to alert consumers and local authorities about concerns with particular foods. On occasion, a Food Alert for Action is released, giving local authorities information about specific measures to be taken on consumers' behalf.
