Asda issues urgent recall on crisps amid choking hazard fears – check for faulty batches
Asda as well as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a food recall on popular crisps sold at the supermarket. A food recall is put in place when there is a discovery of safety issues or product details that might endanger the consumer.
The supermarket said: “If you have purchased Smith’s Snaps – Spicy Tomato Flavour, Multipack 8x13g, with the above date code, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund.
“You do not need your receipt. Alternatively, you can contact Smith’s directly for a refund on the customer care line below.
“We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused and if you would like any further information please contact:
“Asda Customer relations – 0800 952 0101 or Smith’s Customer Care Line – 0800 274777.”
Those with the affected batches should return the packaging to store for a full refund.
Batches affected:
- L1022V
- L1022W
- L1022X
The best before date that customers should look for is April 2022.
Birds Eye said in a statement: “If you have bought any for the above batch codes, please do not consume.
“Instead, return the packaging to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
“Alternatively, take a photo of the packing which shows the impacted batch code and send this, with your name, address and contact details to us via contact us www.birdseye.co.uk/contact-us.”
The popular chicken product is sold at the likes of Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.