Waitrose recalls Waitrose New York Cheesecake because it may contain strands of plastic
- Affected
- Waitrose New York Cheesecake
- The problem
- Product may contain very thin strands of plastic, which makes it unsafe to eat.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Waitrose New York Cheesecake
- Pack size: 540g
- Use by all dates up to and including 6 March 2018
Risk
Product may contain very thin strands of plastic, which makes it unsafe to eat.
Action taken by the company
Waitrose is recalling the above product and has informed its customers. Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. 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 do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose New York Cheesecake because it may contain very thin strands of plastic, which 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 5 March 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.