Tesco recalls Free From Snacks because of undeclared gluten
- Affected
- Tesco Free From Onion Rings; Tesco Free From Cheese Flavour Balls; Tesco Free From Bacon Rashers
- The problem
- Gluten
- Allergen
- Gluten – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above products and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to gluten, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information please contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.
Products affected
Tesco Free From Onion Rings
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before 16 December 2023
Tesco Free From Cheese Flavour Balls
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before 16 December 2023
Tesco Free From Bacon Rashers
- Pack size: 150g
- Best before 16 December 2023
Risk
Gluten
This product contains gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
Action taken by the company
Tesco is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above products and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to gluten, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information please contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.
More information
Tesco is recalling Tesco Free From Onion Rings, Tesco Free From Cheese Flavour Balls, and Tesco Free From Bacon Rashers because they contain gluten which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 30 June 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.