Food recalls are issued due to health and safety risks, meaning that there is a problem with a product and it may cause damage to people if eaten. That product is then withdrawn from a store or recalled.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announces food recalls when they happen.
Yesterday, food recalls were issued by two major UK supermarkets.
Morrisons has recalled its own brand Choco Crackles breakfast cereal because it contains pieces of plastic.
The cereal packs are 375 grams in size and have a best before date of November 2021.
The presence of plastic in some of the product's packs makes it unsafe to eat as it could be harmful.
Morrisons is therefore recalling its Choco Crackles cereal and has taken steps to ensure customers who have already bought the product do not eat it.
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all supermarkets that are selling the product, explaining to customers why the product is being recalled and telling them what to do if they have bought it.
The FSA advised customers on its website: "If you have bought any of the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund."
Morrisons has also recommended that customers do not eat the product and bring it back to stores.
The supermarket said: "Please do not eat this product and return it to your nearest store for a full refund.
"We don't need a receipt."
Morrisons added: "No other products are affected by this issue. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety."
Asda has recalled its own brand Two Original Chicken Chargrills because salmonella has been found in the product.
The Asda Two Original Chicken Chargrills packs have a best before date of September 5, 2022, and are 170 grams in size.
The supermarket is asking customers not to eat the product if they have bought it and to bring it back to stores immediately.
Salmonella can be harmful and symptoms usually include fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
Asda will display point of sale notices in all stores selling this product, explaining to customers why the product is being recalled and what they should do if they have already bought it.
The supermarket said: "Please return it to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund.
"You do not need your receipt."
The Asda Two Original Chicken Chargrills are sold all over the UK, whereas the Morrisons Choco Crackles breakfast cereal affects people in England, Wales, and Scotland only.
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It is NOT amazing that the vast majority of recalls are for processed foods rather than natural foods. YES there are occasionally recalls of certain salad items (e-coli), eggs (salmonella) and dairy items. However, processed foods are far more abundant in recalls.
Thank you @Happygirl I will pass the info onto my daughter and her ex as it sounds like something the kids may eat.
Same [@Happygirl]
Thanks for the warning @Happygirl saw this somewhere else but we don't eat either.
Not something we eat either @Happygirl @nabob and we marinade our own meat as well.😊
I use natural yoghurt and tandoori dry mix as a minimum when marinating chicken.
Same here [@Happygirl]
We do not eat either