Tesco issues urgent recall on British Cooking Salt: Here's what to do if you bought the affected product

After the recall of mayonnaise and 1400 pounds of cheese, Tesco is the latest supermarket chain to issue a warning to its customers.

The product in question is the Tesco British Cooking Salt, available in a 1.5kg pack size. To identify whether your salt is part of the recall, check the batch code printed on the packaging. The affected batch is labelled with the code '3200.'

Tesco said in a statement:

We have been made aware that a specific batch of Tesco Cooking Salt 1.5kg may have been contaminated with smal l pieces of plastic. This could potentially pose a risk if ingested.

What are the health risks?

Tesco is recalling this product because it might contain small pieces of plastic. Now, you might be wondering, 'What's the big deal with a little plastic?' Well, it may seem like a minor concern, but the presence of plastic in your cooking salt makes it unsafe for consumption. No one wants to unknowingly add plastic to their recipes, right?

And while the specific consequences of ingesting these small pieces of plastic have not been communicated, it is important to remember that plastic is created by using thousands of different types of chemicals. And that is certainly not healthy for any human.

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Here's what to do if you bought the product

If you happen to have purchased the Tesco British Cooking Salt with batch code '3200,' we advise you not to use it in your culinary endeavors. Instead, here's what you should do:

1. Return it to the store: Head back to the store where you bought the product. Tesco is ready to make things right and offer you a full refund, even if you don't have a receipt.
2. Contact Tesco customer services: If you have any doubts or queries regarding the recall, get in touch with Tesco Customer Services directly. They can be reached at: 0800 505 555. The team will be available to assist you and provide further details about the recall.

Tesco warns customers who have bought the product to stop using and consuming it. They added:

Tesco apologises to our customers for any inconvenience caused.

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Sources used:

Food.gov.uk

Tesco statement