Product recallFSA
Tesco British Cooking Salt recalled over possible plastic pieces
Tesco is recalling Tesco British Cooking Salt because it may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product 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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Tesco British Cooking Salt 1.5kg
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 3200
What to do now
Plastic from packaging or equipment may have got into Tesco British Cooking Salt.
- Do not eat it, and do not try to remove the pieces.
- Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
- Return it to Tesco for a refund. Shops normally accept recalled food without a receipt.
- Look for other packs at home: the recall covers every pack that matches the details below.
Why it matters. Hard or sharp plastic can injure the mouth and throat, and small pieces are a choking risk, especially for children.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth or throat
- coughing or difficulty swallowing
Get help urgently
- difficulty breathing or choking — 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
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-23-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Tesco is recalling Tesco British Cooking Salt because it may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
The risk
This product may contain pieces of plastic which make it unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has issued recall notices to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells 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 do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund, no receipt is required. For further details, please contact Tesco Customer Services directly on: 0800 505 555.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Tesco British Cooking Salt been recalled?
Plastic from packaging or equipment may have got into Tesco British Cooking Salt. Hard or sharp plastic can injure the mouth and throat, and small pieces are a choking risk, especially for children.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code 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?
Do not eat it, and do not try to remove the pieces. Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
Can I get a refund?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
Where was Tesco British Cooking Salt sold?
The notice names Tesco. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
