Urgent Food Safety Alert: FSA Issues 'Do Not Eat' Warnings for Popular Products
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has escalated its public health warnings this week, issuing a series of urgent recall notices for several widely consumed food items. Customers are being strongly advised to check their kitchens and avoid consuming specific products that could pose significant health risks.
Multiple Products Affected by Safety Concerns
Throughout the past week, the FSA has released multiple food and allergy alerts covering products ranging from chicken burgers to crisps and other popular snacks. The recalls have been initiated due to various safety concerns, primarily involving undeclared allergens that aren't properly highlighted on packaging labels, creating potential dangers for those with specific allergies or intolerances.
In one particularly concerning case, a snack product has been recalled due to the possibility it may contain fragments of foil, creating a physical contamination hazard if consumed. The FSA has emphasised that anyone who has purchased any of the affected products should immediately cease consumption and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Detailed List of Recalled Products
THIS™ Isn't Chicken Deli Pieces
The popular plant-based chicken substitute has been urgently recalled because the product contains soya and wheat (gluten) which aren't declared on the packaging. This omission could prove dangerous for consumers with allergies or intolerances to these ingredients, including those with coeliac disease.
- Pack size: 120g
- Use-by dates: January 29 and 30, February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13
Lidl Frozen Chicken Burgers
The budget retailer is withdrawing these frozen chicken burgers as they contain celery, which isn't highlighted in bold on the packaging as required by food labelling regulations. This presents a particular risk for individuals with celery allergies.
- Pack size: 330g
- Use by: All dates
Lidl GB Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream & Black Pepper
Another Lidl product recalled this week is this popular snack multipack, due to the possibility it may contain foil fragments. The presence of such foreign objects creates a genuine health hazard if consumed.
- Pack size: 150g (6x25g)
- Batch code: 207 345
- Best before: April 4 2026
Tesco Special Fried Rice
Tesco is recalling its Special Fried Rice as it contains wheat (gluten) which isn't declared on the packaging. This could present a serious health danger for anyone with a wheat allergy or intolerance.
- Pack size: 350g
- Use by: February 2 2026
Cottage Delight Garlic Stuffed Gordal Olives
Cottage Delight is recalling Garlic Stuffed Gordal Olives as they may contain almonds (nuts) which aren't declared on the packaging. This represents a significant risk for consumers with almond allergies.
- Pack size: 280g
- Best before: December 2028
Consumer Guidance and Refund Procedures
The FSA has provided clear guidance for consumers who may have purchased any of these affected products. Individuals with relevant allergies or intolerances should absolutely avoid consuming these items. Instead, they should return the products to the store where they were purchased to receive a complete refund.
Most retailers have confirmed that receipts aren't necessary for these returns, and full refunds will be provided regardless. The FSA continues to monitor the situation closely and advises consumers to remain vigilant about checking product labels and staying informed about food safety alerts.
