Tesco has recalled a batch of its 139g Finest Apple and Cranberry Stuffing Mix over the possible presence of moths, causing chaos for customers over the festive period.
The supermarket has recalled a batch of its 130g Tesco Finest Apple and Cranberry Stuffing Mix and is advising any customers who may have bought the item to not consume the product and to bring it back to the store where they will receive full reimbursement.
Tesco issued a notice of recall, which said they were recalling a single batch of Tesco Finest Apple and Cranberry Stuffing Mix due to the possible presence of moths which make the product unfit for human consumption.
The supermarket urged customers to not consume the product and to return it to the store where a full refund would be given and that no receipt is needed.
It added that Tesco apologises to their customers for any inconvenience caused, and that if they require any further details to please contact Customer Services directly.
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) also issued a notice of the recall, explaining that a particular batch of the supermarket stuffing was contaminated by a foreign body, which had been identified to be the presence of insects (months), deeming the festive side dish unsafe to eat.
The stuffing mix with toasted ciabatta-style breadcrumbs, advertised to be made with extra virgin olive oil, croutons, dried sweetened cranberries and dried apples, would have a best-before date of September 2024.
The mixture has received an overall 3.6-star rating for quality by Tesco customers, with some describing it as ‘sludgy and tasteless’, and others applauding the £2 box of stuffing for its ‘lovely aroma’.
The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information notices and product recall information notices to let consumers and local authorities know about issues associated with food.
In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
I’m sure that some of those who did consume the stuffing reported thought it was lovely. Perhaps they even had a weird desire to head-butt their light bulbs. Well, what can I say, ‘Every moth helps!’.
They said it would cause chaos for shoppers, good grief, when outside of your window is a world of fear and dread.
If their finest stuffing contains moths, what on earth has the budget version got in it? Essense of wardrobe.
But seriously, it does make you wonder what toxic foods we eat that never get recalled.
Honestly, these moths have got some balls to get into our stuffing mix, but it does speak volumes about the hygiene and the food preparation in the factory. Perhaps they should be sponsored by ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here’.
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