Tesco and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued an urgent warning to shoppers regarding two batches of Wall's Classic Scotch Eggs, which are contaminated with salmonella.
The supermarket chain confirmed that the products should not be consumed and should be returned to any Tesco store for a full refund.
The affected items are Wall's 2 Classic Scotch Eggs 226g and Wall's The Classic Scotch Egg 113g, both with a use-by date of July 2, 2025.
These have been urgently recalled in light of the Salmonella discovery. As the use-by date is today, Tesco shoppers are advised to urgently check their kitchens for the snacks.
Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps. For more information on Salmonella, see the NHS's dedicated guidance on food poisoning.
The recall affects various Wall's Classic Scotch Eggs with the specific use-by date, though no other Wall's products have been impacted by the contamination issue.
Tesco stated: "Wall's is recalling various Classic Scotch Eggs with the use by date of July 2, 2025. This is due to the presence of Salmonella."
The retailer offered important guidance to customers who have purchased the scotch eggs.
Wall's is recalling various Classic Scotch Eggs with the use-by date of July 2, 2025
Tesco
"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," the supermarket said.
Shoppers can use Tesco's store locator to find their nearest branch.
For additional information, customers can visit the Wall's website at walls-pastry.co.uk or contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.
The FSA confirmed that The Compleat Food Group is recalling the products, with point of sale notices being displayed in all retail stores selling them.
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Shoppers can return affected products to a Tesco store, where a full refund will be given
GETTY IMAGESThe company described the recall as "voluntary", due to a "potential risk of salmonella", although Tesco confirmed that the products sold in the supermarket were contaminated.
"This is an isolated incident and no other Wall's products are affected," The Compleat Food Group stated.
The FSA advised customers who have bought any of the affected products not to eat them and to return them to their nearest store for a full refund.
Customers seeking further information can email customercare@compleatfood.com.
Food recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure shopper safety. The FSA shared why they are issued.
About product recalls and withdrawals
"If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
"The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
"In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers."
Tesco's recall comes just days after salmonella was discovered in a popular snack sold across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all stores where the contaminated products were sold to alert customers to the health risk.
To avoid becoming unwell, the FSA urged shoppers not to eat them. Instead, they should return them to their place of purchase immediately for a full refund.
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