Tesco has issued a recall for several Tesco Free From Meal Kits due to undeclared soya on the label, posing a potential health risk for individuals with a soy allergy.
The supermarket chain has advised: "If you have purchased the affected product, please do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund."
According to Cleveland Clinic: "A soy allergy is a type of food allergy that occurs when your immune system mistakenly triggers a defensive response to soy." Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here
"This response - or allergic reaction - can cause various symptoms, including vomiting, stomach cramps, indigestion, diarrhoea and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis", GB News reported.
Tesco has clarified that no receipt is needed to get a full refund for the affected food items. The details of the products in question are as follows:
Product details
Tesco Free From Katsu Curry Meal Kit:
Pack size: 250g,
Best before: All dates up to and including December 12, 2025.
Tesco Free From Sweet & Sour Meal Kit:
Pack size: 250g
Best before: All dates up to and including May 19, 2025.
Tesco also stated: "For any further enquiries, please contact our Customer Service Team directly on 0800 505 555."
Additionally, Tesco reassured its clientele that this recall does not impact any other Tesco items.
Switching to other food safety alerts, Iceland Foods Ltd is recalling its Iceland Vegetable Lasagne due to the potential inclusion of pieces of plastic, rendering the product unsafe for consumption.
The details of the Iceland product being recalled are:
Product details
Iceland Vegetable Lasagne
Pack size: 400g.
Best before: July 23, 2026 and July 30, 2026.
Customers who have purchased the vegetable lasagne should refrain from consuming it and return it to their place of purchase for a complete refund.
Iceland has extended apologies for this inconvenience and suggests that customers with any inquiries contact them at 0800 328 0800.
