Customers who purchased Baxters Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup should dispose of their tins immediately. A manufacturing defect may cause the cans to swell and potentially rupture.
This recall covers 400g cans with batch code L07XC and a best before date of April 2029.
Faulty Cans Pose Safety Risks
The FSA warns that this defect can cause an unpleasant odour and flavour
and may lead to pressurized cans bursting. Food Standards Scotland extended this alert to consumers throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. The agency advises against opening these affected tins because the contents could be compromised.
Disposal and Safety Procedures
Safety officials have provided instructions to prevent injury or mess. Do not consume the soup. The FSA instructs: Carefully place the full can in a bag and dispose of it in an external bin.
Keep the product sealed. Officials caution that anyone tempted to open a suspect can to check the contents should think twice. The risk of the container rupturing is a primary concern for food safety regulators.
Retailer Return Protocols
Retailers have established specific return protocols to assist customers with the nationwide recall:
- Tesco: Return the affected 400g cans to any store for a full refund without a receipt. Contact Tesco Customer Services via the company’s contact page for further assistance.
- Waitrose: Package the item and return it to a local branch for a refund. Waitrose has explicitly warned customers not to consume the product.
- General: For products purchased elsewhere or for those seeking a replacement, contact the Baxters customer care team. Email [email protected] or call 0800 389 8389.
Baxters Limits Recall to Affected Batches
Baxters began as a food processing company in Fochabers, Moray, in 1868. Audrey Baxter, a fourth-generation family member, now manages the privately-owned business. It is one of Scotland’s best-known food manufacturers. Baxters confirmed that no other products are affected by this manufacturing fault. Retailers are removing the affected batches from shelves to comply with the FSA recall notice.
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