Product recallFSA
Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken recalled over possible metal pieces
Morrisons is recalling Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken because it may contain small pieces of metal. The possible presence of metal makes these products unsafe to eat.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Morrisons Wafer Thin Cooked Chicken 400g
- Affected
- All use by dates up to and including 16 June 2024
Morrisons Wafer Thin Cooked Chicken 170g
- Affected
- All use by dates up to and including 16 June 2024
What to do now
Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken is being recalled because metal fragments have been found or could be present.
- Do not eat it and do not try to find the metal yourself.
- Put it out of reach of children.
- Take it back to Morrisons for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. Metal fragments can break teeth or cut the mouth and throat. Processing lines use metal detectors, and a recall like this usually means a fault was found after products had left.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth or throat
- a chipped or broken tooth
Get help urgently
- bleeding, vomiting blood or severe stomach pain — go to A&E or call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-27-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Morrisons is recalling Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken because it may contain small pieces of metal. The possible presence of metal makes these products unsafe to eat.
The risk
This product may contain pieces of metal which makes them unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Morrisons is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken been recalled?
Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken is being recalled because metal fragments have been found or could be present. Metal fragments can break teeth or cut the mouth and throat. Processing lines use metal detectors, and a recall like this usually means a fault was found after products had left.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it and do not try to find the metal yourself. Put it out of reach of children.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Where was Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken sold?
The notice names Morrisons. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
