Asda has issued an urgent recall for a popular meat product that could make some Brits severely ill if eaten.
The supermarket chain has recalled McGees Steak Burgers, as some of the four-packs contain soya, sulphites, and wheat (gluten), which are not declared on the label. This means the product poses a health risk to anyone who is allergic to soya, wheat, sulphites, sulphur dioxide or gluten.
If you have an allergy, eating this product could make you ill with symptoms such as bloating, vomiting, stomach cramps, indigestion, diarrhoea, and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis. Those with a sensitivity to sulphite could experience wheezing, a tight chest, cough, and anaphylaxis – although this is rare, according to Allergy UK.
According to the release, the product is only sold in Asda stores in Northern Ireland. The affected product has a use-by date of February 14 and 16, 2025, and the barcode is 5060234451813. If shoppers have purchased the product, then Asda has urged them to return it to their local supermarket for a full refund, and you do not need a receipt. According to the supermarket’s website, these will usually set you back £4.79.
Asda apologised for the inconvenience caused by the recall, saying: “We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.” If you need any further information on the recall, the supermarket says you should contact their customer relations team on 0800 952 0101.
Products can be recalled for a range of different reasons including safety – if a product displays risks for the customer – or quality – when the product isn’t working as it should be. The Food Standards Agency is in charge of issuing alerts when there is a problem with a food product. The product can either be “withdrawn” which is where is it taken off the shelves or “recalled” which is when customers are asked to return it.
Food products need to be recalled if they are found to have been contaminated with pathogens that could cause food poisoning, or if plastic or metal has been found in the product due to manufacturing faults. Food items also need to be recalled if any allergen information is missing or incorrect.
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