CO-OP has issued an urgent recall of tins of tuna chunks that could contain pieces of metal, causing danger to customers.
The supermarket and convenience shop chain issued the recall to pull the cans, costing £1.39 each, or about £4 for a pack of three, from the shelves.
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The following products are being recalled: Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil Pack, size 3 x 145g, Best before 31 August 2026, Co-op Tuna Chunks in Springwater Pack, size 3 x 145g, Best before 31 August 2024.
Customers are being urged to return the products to their nearest Co-op store if they have bought any of the above for a refund.
The nationwide alert was backed by government watchdog the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The FSA said: “Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products.”
“The Co-op is recalling them because they may contain pieces of metal, making them unsafe to eat,” it added.
“These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
“Our advice to consumers – if you have bought the products do not eat them.
“Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
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“If you are self-isolating or shielding please contact the Co-op Customer Careline on 0800 068 6727.”
The Co-op‘s notice announcing the recall said the company apologised for the production error leading to the possibility the cans may contain shards of metal.
Earlier this month, supermarkets and café chains recalled chicken products and axed items from their menus over food poisoning fears.
Around 100 different items were pulled from shelves and chains including Leon and Pret a Manger took all chicken items off their menu.
And last month, Tesco issued an urgent recall of packs of biscuits that could have contained pieces of metal.
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