Food warnings as Lidl, Asda, Co-op, Morrisons and Iceland issue 'do not eat' alert

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Major supermarkets have issued a ream of food warnings this month resulting in several recalls of seasonal and household products.Asda, Co-Op, Lidl, Morrisons, Iceland and even Ikea are urging customers to check batch numbers and best before dates on a number of affected items - which include mince pies, meat, fish, cheese, rice and baby food.Concerns have been raised that such products could be impacted by a range of problems, like containing metal shavings, plastic or Listeria, according to Food Standards Scotland.If you have bought any of the affected items, you should return them to where they were purchased as soon as possible and will receive a full refund.Read below to find out what food products have been issued recall notices in December.Asda is recalling three types of Extra Special Mince Pies because they may contain trace amounts of plastic, impacting the above products.The FSS said: "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."Co-op is recalling Co-op Anchovies in Olive Oil 50g tins with best before end dates of September 2023.The product contains histamine and is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to histamine.

Histamine can trigger an immune system response resulting in symptoms such as diarrhoea, shortness of breath, headaches, or skin irritation.FSS advice reads: "If you have bought the above product, do not eat it.

Instead return it to the nearest Co-op store for a full refund, or if self-isolating or shielding please contact the customer careline