Several batches of Magnum Icecream have been recalled over fears some may contain pieces of metal, making them unsafe to eat.
Tesco and Marks and Spencer alerted their customers about the product recall days after Sainsbury's urged shoppers not to consume the batches concerned.
The batches affected are:
Magnum Classic Icecream Sticks
Pack size 3x100ml
Batch code L3324, L3325, L3326, L3327, L3328
All products can be returned to the store where they were purchased, with no receipts required to complete refunds.
Various batches of magnums have been recalled as a precautionary measure
SAINSBURY'STesco is one the latest supermarkets to have issued a statement on their website about the urgent recall.
It read: “Unilever is recalling a limited number of Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks 3 x 100 ml.
“This is because safety checks show they may contain small pieces of metal, which may pose a risk if eaten.
“If you’ve bought an affected product please don’t eat it. Instead, return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required. Use our store locator to find your nearest UK Tesco store of ROI Tesco store.”
The product recall was also announced on Marks and Spencer's website following “internal safety checks”.
The withdrawal is precautionary and follows internal checks by the ice cream company which uncovered small pieces of metal in certain batches.
“Magnum is taking the precautionary measure of recalling a limited number of Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks 3x1000ml due to internal safety checks showing that they may contain small pieces of metal,” the statement read.
The statement specified that no other products in the ice cream range are affected, adding: “Please return to the store if you have already bought this item for a refund.”
The Food Standards Association explains that when there is a problem with a good product, it is either “'withdrawn' (take off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).”
“The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food,” states the website.
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It comes as Sainsbury’s has an ongoing recall for By Sainsbury’s Flake Almonds in 200-gram packs with a best-before date of February 2025.
The retailer stated: “As a precautionary measure, Sainsbury’s are recalling the above By Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds 200g, as they may contain salmonella, that may cause illness if consumed.
“If you have bought one of the affected batches of this product, we advise you not to consume it.
“For a full refund please return the product to your local Sainsbury’s store. For further details or if you have any questions, then please visit our website.”