Update: Waitrose recalls Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns and Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns because of possible presence of uncooked prawns
- Affected
- Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns; Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns
- The problem
- The possible presence of raw, uncooked prawns in the products listed above.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns
- Pack size: 200g
- Batch code VN394 · Best before end: All date codes up to and including June 2023
Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code VN394 · Best before end: All date codes up to and including February 2024
Risk
The possible presence of raw, uncooked prawns in the products listed above.
Action taken by the company
Waitrose is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 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 any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns and Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns because they may contain raw, uncooked prawns. The possible presence of raw, uncooked prawns makes this product unsafe to eat.
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 20 June 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.