Tesco has issued an urgent recall for two Guinness-themed pie products after a labelling error left undeclared milk off the packaging, making them potentially unsafe for people with a milk allergy or intolerance to eat.
The supermarket has asked anyone who bought either affected product to return it to their nearest store for a full refund. The recall follows an alert from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which warned that the Tesco Steak and Guinness Pie and the Tesco Steak and Guinness Mini Pies contain milk that is not listed on the label.
Why the products are being recalled
According to the FSA alert, the undeclared milk makes the products a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to milk or an intolerance to milk or milk constituents. The FSA confirmed that Tesco is recalling the items from customers and said the chain has been advised to contact allergy support organisations, which will notify their members about the recall.
The FSA also noted that Tesco has issued a recall notice to its customers, explaining why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have bought them.
Affected products and what to do
Two products are affected by the recall:
- Tesco 6 Steak & Guinness Mini Pies 198g - all 'use by' dates up to and including 23 November 2026
- Tesco Steak and Guinness Pie 200g - all 'use by' dates up to and including 23 November 2026
In its recall notice, Tesco stated: "We are recalling specific date codes of two Tesco Steak and Guiness Pie products, due to undeclared milk in these products. If eaten, they could pose a risk to those with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents."
Tesco added: "If you've bought one of the affected products and are intolerant or have an allergy to milk or milk constituents, please don't eat it. Instead, return the product to any Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required." The supermarket also said no other Tesco products are affected by the recall and apologised for any inconvenience caused.
FSA guidance on recalls
Customers seeking further information were directed to contact Tesco Customer Services through its contact us page. The FSA routinely issues product recalls when potential problems arise, noting that foods may be withdrawn from shelves or recalled when there is a risk to consumers because allergy labelling is missing or incorrect. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.
