Tesco shoppers have been warned to check their fridges after a product was recalled due to being labelled with the wrong use by date.
The supermarket has pulled a batch of its own brand Chicken Tsukune Skewers because they were incorrectly labelled with a use by date almost two weeks later than they should have. This means shoppers will be unaware that the skewers, which come in packs of eight with a weight of 280 grams, will be unsafe to eat after their intended use by date.
The affected Tesco Chicken Tsukune Skewers have a use by date of December 23, 2024, but were supposed to instruct shoppers to use them by December 10, 2024. The ‘Japanese-inspired’ product is chicken meatballs made with spring onion and ginger puree, accompanied by rice wine and soy sauce.
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It’s part of the supermarket’s party food range, making it particularly important for customers to double-check their fridges if they have been stocking up ahead of the festive season. Anyone who has purchased the skewers is advised not to eat them, and instead can return them to any Tesco store to receive a full refund.
You will not need a receipt in order to return the skewers. For more information, Tesco’s customer service team can be contacted on 0800 505 555.
Use by dates are included on food packaging for safety purposes, and are different to best before dates, as the Food Standards Agency explains. “Never eat food after the use by date, even if it looks and smells ok, as it could make you very ill,” the agency warns.
This is because the food may contain bacteria, and if stored for too long or at the wrong temperature can cause food poisoning. “You can eat food until midnight on the use by date shown on a product, but not after, unless the food has been cooked or frozen,” the FSA advises.
On the other hand, best before dates are about quality and not safety, meaning that after the date listed the food will be safe to eat but may not be at its best – this is used on a wide range of foods, including frozen, dried and tinned products. “Always check the date labels on food to see whether it has a use by or best before,” the FSA urges.
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