Tesco withdraws Tesco Frozen Steam Rice – White Rice due to packaging error resulting in an undeclared allergen

Monday 10 September 2007

Allergen: Egg

Ref: AA/2007

Product

Tesco Frozen Steam Rice White Rice, 800g (4 x 200g)

Risk

Through a packaging error with Tesco Frozen Steam Rice – White Rice, some packs have been incorrectly filled with Tesco Frozen Egg Fried Rice. As a result, the egg allergen has not been declared on the pack. This makes the product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to egg.

Product identification

Tesco Frozen Steam Rice White Rice, Best Before July 2008

Action taken by the company

Tesco has withdrawn the product from sale. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all stores, informing customers of the actions they can take if they have purchased the product. In addition, Tesco will contact the relevant allergy support organisations who will inform their at risk allergic members of the withdrawal.

No other Tesco products are known to be affected.

Advice to consumers

Consumers who are allergic to egg are advised not to eat this product.

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Tesco withdraws Tesco Frozen Steam Rice – White Rice due to packaging error resulting in an undeclared allergen

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