Asda recalls several Asda in store bakery Extra Special Mince Pies because they may contain pieces of plastic

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What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

1. If you have purchased any of the above products do not eat them, please return it to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. If you would like any further information, please contact Asda Customer Relations by telephone on 0800 952 0101.

Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

These products may contain pieces of plastic which makes them unsafe to eat.

Details from the notice

Asda is taking the precautionary action of recalling three Asda in store bakery Extra Special Mince Pies because they may contain pieces of plastic, which makes them unsafe to eat.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

Asda is recalling the above products from customers. 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 tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

Where it was sold

• Asda

How this recall compares

• This was the 6th recall involving Asda in the 12 months to 8 December 2022. All Asda recalls
• Plastic has caused 72 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in meat and poultry, followed by bread and bakery. All plastic recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.

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