Asda issues 'do not eat' warning over food item that's 'health risk'

Asda is recalling ASDA Chicken Dinners because the product contains barley (gluten), egg and milk, which are not mentioned on the label

Asda has issued a warning as the supermarket giant recalls a microwave meal which could make people ill. Asda has recalled its microwave Chicken Dinners as a packaging error means some packs actually contain a Beef Dinner instead.

Asda is recalling ASDA Chicken Dinners because the product contains barley (gluten), egg and milk, which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs contain ASDA Beef Dinners, the supermarket giant has said.

This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten and/or egg and/or milk or milk constituents, Asda - which is rivalled by Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's - has said.

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This product contains barley (gluten), egg and milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten and/or egg and/or milk or milk constituents.

Asda is recalling the above product from customers. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

The Food Standards Agency explained: "If you have bought the above product and have with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten and/or egg and/or milk or milk constituents. , do not eat it. Instead, return the product to the nearest Asda store for a refund, with or without a receipt. For more information contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101.

"Sometimes there will be 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 Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert."