Tesco and Waitrose are recalling Baxters Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup after a manufacturing fault that could cause the can to swell and rupture. Customers have been urged not to eat the product and to dispose of it carefully.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a recall alert for the product in England and Wales. The agency said: "A manufacturing fault has occurred which may result in spoilage causing unpleasant odour and flavour, swelling and possible rupture of the can."
What to do if you have the recalled soup
The FSA advised: "If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, dispose of the full can and product without opening. Carefully place the full can in a bag and dispose of it in an external bin."
Customers are also told to contact the Baxters Customer Care team for a replacement, either by calling 0800 389 8389 or emailing CCUK@baxters.com.
Product details and refunds
The recalled product is Baxters Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup in a 400g can, with batch code L07XC and a best before date of April 2029.
Tesco told customers: "If you've bought an affected product, please don't eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required." The supermarket added: "No other Baxters products are affected by this recall. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused."
Waitrose said: "Do not consume. Package up item. Return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund. Contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4 Or Baxters 0800 389 8389 and CCUK@baxters.com." The retailer added: "We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."
Why products are recalled
When there is a problem with a food product, it may be withdrawn, meaning it is taken off the shelves, or recalled, when customers are asked to return the product. The FSA issues recall notices to inform consumers and local authorities about problems with certain food. Sometimes a Food Alert for Action is issued, providing local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
