Tesco recalls Takeaway Hot Indian Meal For 2 because of undeclared cashew nuts
- Affected
- Tesco Takeaway Hot Indian Meal for 2
- The problem
- Nuts (cashew nuts)
- Allergen
- Cashew, Nuts – 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 Takeaway Hot Indian Meal for 2
- Pack size: 1.67kg
- Use by 19 October 2019
Risk
Nuts (cashew nuts)
This product contains cashew nuts which are not declared on the outer packaging making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
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. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
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 Tesco Takeaway Hot Indian Meal for 2 because it contains cashew nuts which are not mentioned on the outer packaging. Some packs of the product may have been incorrectly packed with Chicken Korma which contains cashew nuts. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
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 18 October 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.