**Asda Shoppers Urged Not to Eat Hot and Spicy Chicken Slices Amidst Urgent Recall**
Supermarket giant Asda is urging customers not to consume one of its popular sandwich fillers after an urgent product recall was issued. The move comes after 160g packs of Asda Hot and Spicy Chicken Breast Slices were found to have been mislabelled with an incorrect use-by date, raising concerns over potential health risks for shoppers.
The affected product, retailing at £2.94, carries a use-by date of 30 May 2025, which is understood to be erroneous. Asda has made it clear that only packets displaying this specific date are impacted, and no other chicken products or alternative use-by dates are included within the recall. The chicken slices in question can be found both in Asda stores and on the retailer’s website.
In a prominent online announcement, Asda has reassured customers, stating: “If you have purchased Asda Hot and Spicy Chicken Breast Slices with a use-by date of 30 May, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.” The supermarket is encouraging those with questions to reach out to their customer care line on 0800 952 0101 for support or further information.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which is responsible for public food safety, reinforced the message in its own guidance: “If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a refund. For further information, contact ASDA’s customer relations line.” Such strong language from the FSA underscores the seriousness with which these mislabelling incidents are treated in the interests of consumer safety.
Product recalls in supermarkets are not uncommon, but they are taken very seriously to maintain the highest standards of quality and transparency. Customers can always check the most up-to-date recall notices on the Food Standards Agency and Chartered Trading Standards Institute websites. Additionally, stores will display prominent recall notices near affected products, ensuring consumers are made aware as they shop.
This incident comes amidst a string of similar recall alerts issued by other major supermarkets. Recently, Aldi announced the withdrawal of some of its Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter due to a packaging error. Certain batches failed to specify the inclusion of milk, which poses significant risks to people with allergies or lactose intolerance. Customers in possession of these potatoes – carrying a use-by date of 12 April and barcode 4061463488152 – are urged to return them for a full refund.
Meanwhile, Morrisons has recalled specific 400g packs of its ‘The Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages’ after discovering small fragments of blue plastic in some products. These sausages, which have a use-by date of 1 May 2025, could pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Morrisons has apologised to customers and reiterated that no other products, nor alternative dates, are affected by this recall. As with Asda, they are offering a full refund without the need for a receipt, and have installed recall notices in all their stores.
While such incidents can cause alarm, experts note that retailers and regulatory agencies act swiftly to remove potentially unsafe products from shelves as soon as issues are identified. Consumers are reassured that these precautionary recalls reflect the food sector’s robust safety standards.
If you believe you have purchased one of these affected items, you are encouraged to check the date and relevant details, return the product directly to the supermarket, and consult store staff for further guidance. It is important not to eat any recalled product, even if it appears and smells normal.
As always, shoppers with concerns about food safety or seeking updates on current recalls can visit official regulatory websites, or contact supermarket customer service teams for clear advice and reassurance.