- Tesco is recalling its frozen peas because it fears it contains a berry that is not safe to eat
- A total of 18 lots of frozen peas have been given a ‘do not eat’ warning from the FSA
Tesco has urgently recalled packs of frozen peas over fears they are contaminated with an ‘unknown strain of berry’.
The supermarket has given packs of Growers Harvest Garden Peas a ‘do not eat’ warning because it may be unsafe to eat.
A total of 18 lots of frozen peas are affected by the recall, with best-before dates in January, February, March and April 2025.
Officials from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which published the warning, warned people who bought the product should not eat it.
Several lots of Growers Harvest Garden Peas sold at Tesco have been given a ‘do not eat’ warning amid fears they may be contaminated with an unknown berry variety
The frozen peas, sold in 900g packs, can be returned to a Tesco store for a full refund.
No receipt is required to return the potentially contaminated items.
The following batches are subject to the recall; 23196, 23197, 23198, 23199, 23200, with expiration date January 2025; 23237, 23238, 23239, 23240, best before February 2025; 23256, 23257, 23258, 23259, 23260, 26261, with a best before date of March 2025; and 23275, 23276, 23277, which are at their best before April 2025.
Tesco has posted a point of sale notice on its website and social media, explaining why the products are being recalled and what to do for those who have purchased the products.
The supermarket said: ‘Tesco apologizes to our customers for any inconvenience caused.’
Tesco has also issued a point of sale notice to customers on its website and social media platform, explaining why the products are being recalled and what they should do if they have purchased the products.
The FSA carries out food recalls – asking customers to return a product – when issues are spotted that mean a product should not be sold.
The supermarket explained that the “possible contamination of an unknown berry variety” “could pose a risk to customers if consumed.”
Some plants, including berries and fungi, can be poisonous to humans, the NHS says.
A person who has been poisoned may become ill, experience stomach pain, become confused, feel drowsy, and experience fainting.
The NHS advises people to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect someone has been poisoned.
If they do not look seriously ill, call NHS on 111. But if they show signs of being seriously ill, such as being ill, loss of consciousness, drowsiness or seizures (seizures), call 999 to request an ambulance.