Allergy alertFSA
Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites recalled over undeclared egg
Tesco is recalling Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites because they may contain egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
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.
Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites 20
- Affected
- All dates up to and including 4 December 2023
What to do now
Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites contains egg, 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 egg.
- Anyone who avoids egg should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- You can return it to Tesco for your money back.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Egg allergy is common in young children. Egg can be listed under other names such as albumin or egg powder.
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-51-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Tesco is recalling Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites because they may contain egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
The risk
Egg
This product may contain egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Action taken
Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted 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. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact Tesco’s Customer Services directly on 0800 505 555.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites been recalled?
Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites contains egg, 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 egg. Egg allergy is common in young children. Egg can be listed under other names such as albumin or egg powder.
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?
Anyone who avoids egg should not eat this product. Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for 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 egg. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of egg, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
