The Food Standards Agency has issued a series of urgent product recalls affecting major UK retailers including Asda, Farmfoods and Argos. The recalls involve desserts, snacks and kitchen appliances due to serious safety concerns ranging from undeclared allergens to fire hazards.
Gü Cheesecake Recall at Asda
Gü Indulgent Foods is recalling its Blonde Chocolate Cheesecake after it was discovered that some packs contain a different cheesecake variety containing hazelnuts. This poses a significant health risk to anyone with a hazelnut allergy.
Product details:
- Product name: Gü Blonde Chocolate Cheesecake
- Pack size: 2 x 82g
- Batch code: 226044
- Use by date: March 12 2026
The Food Standards Agency has issued clear instructions for affected customers: "If you have bought the product and have an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts) do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. No receipt required."
Gü products are stocked in supermarkets throughout the UK, including Asda, and the company has been instructed to contact allergy support organisations to inform their members about the recall.
Farmfoods Ritz Snack Recall
Farmfoods is recalling its Ritz Cheese Sandwich product due to incorrect ingredients labelling. The product contains milk, soya and wheat (gluten) that are not properly highlighted on the packaging.
Important details:
- Product name: Ritz Cheese Sandwich
- Pack size: 91g
- Batch code: All batch codes
- This recall only affects products originating from Indonesia
The unlabelled ingredients pose a health risk to those with allergies or intolerances to milk, soya, wheat or gluten, including individuals with coeliac disease.
Farmfoods stated: "We take consumer safety very seriously and sincerely apologise to our loyal customers for this situation and any inconvenience it may have caused."
Customers are advised to return the product to the store for a full refund and can contact Farmfoods Customer Services on 0121 700 7160 for further information.
Tower Air Fryer Fire Hazard
Several retailers including Argos are recalling Tower air fryers due to a serious fire hazard. The affected models can overheat and catch fire during use, failing to comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Affected models include:
- T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer
- T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer
- T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer
- T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer
- T17129L Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Lidl)
- T17129 Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Argos)
These products were produced between January 2022 and April 2023 and have been stocked by multiple retailers including Argos, B&M Bargains, DID, Poundland, Robert Dyas, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and the Tower Housewares website.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent warning for anyone who owns an affected model to immediately stop using the appliance and disconnect it from the mains. Customers should visit the Tower Housewares safety webpage to verify whether their product is impacted and register for a refund or replacement.
General Recall Information
The Food Standards Agency withdraws products for various safety reasons, including when items contain undeclared allergens or when problems are identified that could pose risks to consumers. When a product is recalled, the FSA publishes comprehensive information explaining why the product has been withdrawn and what customers should do if they have purchased it.
In most cases, customers are advised to return the product to the shop where it was purchased for a full refund, with no receipt required. These latest recalls highlight the importance of checking kitchen appliances and food cupboards regularly for safety notices.
Consumers with concerns about any of these products should follow the specific instructions provided by the manufacturers and retailers, and contact the relevant customer service departments for further assistance.
