Product recallFSA
Tesco Red Cabbage & Apple 300G recalled over a labelling error
Tesco are recalling a specific date code of Tesco Red Cabbage & Apple 300G, due to the incorrect Use By date code of 29 DEC printed on packs, instead of 11 DEC.
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 Red Cabbage & Apple 300G 300g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- Code 29 DEC
What to do now
A mistake on the packaging of Tesco Red Cabbage & Apple 300G — for example a wrong date or missing instructions — is the reason for this recall.
- Check the details on your pack against the notice below.
- If it matches, treat it as unsafe to eat and return it.
- 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. Dates, storage and cooking instructions are safety information. A wrong use-by date can mean food is eaten after it has become unsafe, and missing instructions can lead to undercooking.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
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-54-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Tesco are recalling a specific date code of Tesco Red Cabbage & Apple 300G, due to the incorrect Use By date code of 29 DEC printed on packs, instead of 11 DEC.
The risk
An extension of the Use by Date could pose a risk to health, if the product is kept past the correct shelf life of the product.
Action taken
Tesco is recalling the above product. The company have issued a recall notice to their customers. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product, please do not eat it. Instead return it to any Tesco store for a full refund (no receipt required) or contact the Tesco Customer Service on 0800 505 555.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Tesco Red Cabbage & Apple 300G been recalled?
A mistake on the packaging of Tesco Red Cabbage & Apple 300G — for example a wrong date or missing instructions — is the reason for this recall. Dates, storage and cooking instructions are safety information. A wrong use-by date can mean food is eaten after it has become unsafe, and missing instructions can lead to undercooking.
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?
Check the details on your pack against the notice below. If it matches, treat it as unsafe to eat and return it.
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 Red Cabbage & Apple 300G sold?
The notice names Tesco. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
