Product recall issued for Tesco meat-free burgers due to 'burn risk'

Tesco has issued a product recall for some of its meat-free burgers - due to concerns the middles of them may be too hot. On Friday, the UK supermarket giant recalled the 240g Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle.

The company, which has stores across Essex and surrounding areas, said the product contains a potential 'burn risk' for consumers. People who have bought the burgers are being advised not to eat them.

A Food Standards Agency alert about the product states that “the melting middle could potentially cause a burn risk to consumers when biting into the burger”.

READ MORE: Lidl to open new supermarket in Essex town directly opposite Tesco

Read More: A12 full diversion route as road completely shuts for roadworks this weekend

Tesco has advised customers who have bought the burgers that they can return them to any store for a refund. The company has said no receipt is required for this.

The recall states: “Tesco are taking the precautionary step of recalling Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle because the centre of the burgers may maintain a high temperature once cooked. This may result in a burn risk to customers."

Do you want more of the latest Essex news as it comes in? Sign up to our dedicated newsletter for all the latest updates from across the county. We also have dedicated traffic and crime newsletters to ensure you never miss a big story from anywhere in the county.