Asda recalls fishcakes due to presence of metal and plastic

Asda is recalling its Exceptional by Asda Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes because of the possible contamination, which makes them unsafe to eat.

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned: “ASDA is recalling the above product.

“Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest ASDA store for a full refund. For further information, please contact ASDA’s customer relations team on 0330 053 0111.”

The recalled fishcakes come in packs of 290g and have use by dates of May 1, May 2, May 3, May 4 and May 5.

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An Asda spokesman said: “We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.

“If you have purchased Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Fishcakes with the above use by dates (no other use by dates are affected), please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund.

“You do not need your receipt.”

Food Recalls Explained

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).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 Withdrawal Information Notices and 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 actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.