Asda Recalls Cod Fishcakes Over Plastic, Metal Risk

Asda has recalled its Exceptional by Asda Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes after the Food Standards Agency issued an alert on April 30 warning of possible contamination with pieces of plastic or metal, rendering the product unsafe to eat.

The affected items are 290g packs with use-by dates of May 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, 2026, and barcode 506308998296. No other use-by dates are involved. Customers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it and instead return it to the nearest Asda store for a full refund, with no receipt required.

In its recall notice, Asda stated: "Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Fishcakes are being recalled due to the possible presence of plastic or metal foreign body contamination. 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. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information please contact Asda Customer Relations 0330 053 0111."

The Food Standards Agency, which oversees food safety and hygiene in the UK, confirmed the...