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Tesco warns shoppers 'do not eat' as food recalled because it contains plastic
- On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Tesco recalled the Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert after the Food Standards Agency declared it 'unsafe to eat' due to potential plastic contamination.
- The potential presence of small pieces of clear plastic is believed to come from the product's packaging, prompting the Food Standards Agency to classify the dessert as unsafe for consumption.
- Shoppers who purchased 538g packs with date codes up to and including April 2027 can return items to any Tesco store for full refunds, with the supermarket stating, 'We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.'
- Tesco and the Food Standards Agency issued a 'do not eat' warning to shoppers; customers requiring further information can contact Tesco Customer Services on 1800 248 123.
- Product Recall Information Notices issued by the Food Standards Agency provide local authorities with 'details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers' during food safety incidents.
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