Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-08-2024

Taj Foods recalls Taj Chopped Spinach because it may contain pieces of metal

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

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Taj Chopped Spinach

Pack size: 450g

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Batch code
144009 and 144010
Best before
January 2026

The latest affected best-before date was January 2026, which has passed. Recalled products can still be in cupboards and freezers, so check any you have at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. 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. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact [email protected] or 0208 594 1542.
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

This product may contain pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.

Details from the notice

Taj Foods is recalling Taj Chopped Spinach because it may contain pieces of metal. The possible presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat. The affected product has only been sold in Asda and Eden Farms.

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

What the business is doing

Taj Foods are recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be 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.

Where it was sold

How this recall compares

  • This was the 8th recall involving Asda in the 12 months to 15 March 2024. All Asda recalls
  • Metal has caused 62 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in fruit and vegetables, followed by bread and bakery. All metal recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.