Tesco recalls chocolate affogato dessert due to plastic contamination

Tesco recall overview:

• Who: Tesco is recalling its Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert.
• Why: The product may contain pieces of plastic, posing a safety risk.
• Where: The recall is active in the United Kingdom.

Tesco has issued a recall for its Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert due to potential plastic contamination.

The recall, announced on April 9, concerns the Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert, which comes in a 538g pack size. The recall affects all products with best-before dates up to and including April 2027.

The issue stems from the possibility that the Tesco Chocolate Affogato Dessert may contain pieces of plastic, rendering it unsafe for consumption, according to the recall notice.

Tesco has taken proactive measures by issuing a recall notice to inform customers about the potential hazard and advising them on the necessary steps to take if they have purchased the product.

Tesco advises customers to return affected desserts for refunds

Tesco has urged customers who have purchased the affected Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert not to consume it. Instead, they are advised to return the product to any Tesco store to receive a full refund.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) states: “If you have bought the [affected] product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund.” The reference number for the FSA recall is Ref: FSA-PRIN-16-2026.

For more information, consumers can visit Tesco’s contact page at tesco.com/help/contact.

Tesco says it has not received any reports of illness or injury related to the chocolate affogato recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

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