Allergy alertFSA
Tesco 18 Cupcakes recalled over undeclared soya
Tesco is recalling Tesco 18 Cupcakes because some packs have been mispacked with Tesco 12 Party Cupcakes that contain soya, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Tesco 18 Cupcakes
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 24026
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 27 February 2024
What to do now
Tesco 18 Cupcakes contains soya, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of soya.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of soya, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- You can return it to Tesco for your money back.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Soya appears in many processed foods, including sauces, dressings and meat alternatives.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
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
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-05-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Tesco is recalling Tesco 18 Cupcakes because some packs have been mispacked with Tesco 12 Party Cupcakes that contain soya, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
The risk
Soya
This product contains soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Action taken
Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to soya, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund, with or without a receipt. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Tesco 18 Cupcakes been recalled?
Tesco 18 Cupcakes contains soya, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of soya. Soya appears in many processed foods, including sauces, dressings and meat alternatives.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
If you are allergic to or intolerant of soya, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid soya. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of soya, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
