Supermarket giant Tesco has issued an urgent product recall for a popular dog food brand, warning owners not to feed a specific batch to their pets due to fears it may contain pieces of plastic.
What Product Is Affected?
The recall involves a specific batch of Lily's Kitchen Pasta al Ragu with Beef, Oregano & Basil Dog Food in 400g tins. The notice states that the product "may contain pieces of plastic," posing a potential risk to animals if consumed.
Customers are urged to check their purchases immediately. The affected tins have a best before date of July 31, 2027 and carry the batch code 5212T9097F. The can numbers on the recall list range from 27018 to 50228.
What Should Owners Do?
If you have purchased this product, you are advised not to feed it to your dog. Instead, you should contact Lily's Kitchen directly to arrange a full refund.
The company can be reached on the dedicated phone line 02074331863 or via email at hello@lilyskitchen.co.uk. Their customer service lines are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Company Assurance and Apology
In its recall notice, Lily's Kitchen moved to reassure customers that this is an isolated incident. "Please be assured that no other products are affected by this voluntary recall," the statement reads.
The company confirmed it has "isolated the issue and are confident that they have resolved the matter." It concluded with a "heartfelt apology for this inconvenience" to its customers.
This recall, issued on January 17, 2026, highlights the critical importance of food safety standards in the pet care industry. Owners are reminded to always check recall notices and inspect pet food packaging before serving.
