Asda issues alert over popular dinner item that is 'unsafe to eat'

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The food can be returned to the store -Credit:Asda/PA


Asda has issued a recall of a popular dinner item due to an error that makes it "unsafe to eat". The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the supermarket has alerted shoppers to the fact that its Succulent Cooked & Peeled King Prawns had been labelled with an incorrect use-by date.

The FSA said: "Asda is recalling Asda Succulent Cooked & Peeled King Prawns because of a labelling error which shows an incorrect use-by date, making them unsafe to eat. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product."

The specific products affected are of a 210g pack size, with batch code L66000. They show a use-by date of December 21, 2024.

The FSA added: "If you have bought the above product do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. The product listed above has been labelled with an incorrect ‘use-by’ which makes them unsafe to eat. For more information please contact Asda Customer services on 0800 952 0101."

About product recalls and withdrawals

The FSA said: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers."