TESCO has urgently recalled a £1.15 lunch staple and issued a “do not eat” warning over fears it may contain “pieces of glass”.
The supermarket is recalling its own-brand Sandwich Pickle because the “possible presence of glass makes it unsafe to eat”.
A recall notice has been issued for 295g jars of Tesco Sandwich Pickle with batch code 3254 and a best-before date of September 11, 2025.
Tesco said: “We are aware a specific date/batch code of Tesco Sandwich Pickle 295g jar may contain small pieces of glass.
“Therefore, this product could pose a safety risk if consumed. Please do not consume this product.
“Instead, return any affected product to store where a full refund will be given.
“No receipt is required. Tesco apologises to our customers for any inconvenience caused.
“If you require further details, please contact Customer Services
directly.”
Shoppers who have bought an affected jar should call Tesco’s customer services department on 0800 505 55.
The product listing on Tesco’s website reads: “A sweet and tangy sandwich pickle made with chopped vegetables”
“This pickle is the perfect relish for cheese, meat, sandwiches and much more. Vegetarian Friendly.
“Classic recipe with finely diced vegetables for a smooth texture.”
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be “withdrawn” or “recalled”.
Withdrawing a product means a shop will take it off the shelves – but if it is recalled, customers will be asked to return their purchase.
The Food Standards Agency issues notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
In some cases, a “Food Alert for Action” is issued. This tells local authorities what needs to be done on behalf of consumers.
