Tesco recalls its Tesco’s finest chocolate cake because of undeclared nuts (walnuts)
- Affected
- Tesco’s finest chocolate cake
- The problem
- Nuts
- Allergen
- Nuts, Walnut – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to them.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to nuts, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Tesco’s finest chocolate cake
- Pack size: Serves 6
- Batch code D32/18003 · Best before 17 January 2018
Risk
Nuts
This product contains nuts (walnuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (walnuts).
Action taken by the company
Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to nuts, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Tesco is recalling one date code of Tesco’s finest chocolate cake because it may contain walnuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product poses a health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (walnuts)
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 9 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.