In a significant food safety alert, Tesco has been forced to pull its Free From Breadcrumbs from shelves across the United Kingdom after discovering potential wheat contamination that could endanger customers with specific dietary requirements.
The supermarket chain issued an urgent product recall following testing that revealed the presence of wheat in batches of what should have been completely gluten-free products. This contamination poses a serious health threat to individuals with coeliac disease or wheat allergies.
Affected Products and Batch Details
The recall specifically affects Tesco's 200g packets of Free From Breadcrumbs with best-before dates of October 2025. Customers who have purchased this product are being urged not to consume it and to return it to their nearest Tesco store for a full refund.
Official Health Warnings
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an official allergy alert, stating: "This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, and/or coeliac disease."
For individuals with coeliac disease, even trace amounts of gluten can trigger severe symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, and long-term damage to the small intestine. Those with wheat allergies face potential anaphylactic reactions that could be life-threatening.
What Customers Should Do
If you have purchased this product:
- Do not consume the breadcrumbs
- Return them to any Tesco store for a full refund
- No receipt is required for the return
- Contact Tesco customer services with any concerns
Tesco has expressed apologies to customers for any inconvenience caused and emphasized their commitment to product safety and quality standards.
