Tesco Recalls Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Over Undeclared Milk

Tesco, one of Britain's largest supermarket chains, has recalled its 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns after discovering the product contains milk not declared on the label, posing a potential health risk to customers with milk allergies or intolerances. The recall, announced on Monday, affects 258-gram packs with use-by dates up to and including December 13 and applies across all Tesco stores in the United Kingdom.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed the issue, stating that the undeclared milk makes the product unsafe for anyone allergic to milk or its constituents. Symptoms of milk allergy can range from mild reactions such as hives, stomach pain, runny nose, or eczema to severe ones including breathing difficulties, swelling of the tongue or throat, dizziness, or anaphylaxis, typically appearing shortly after consumption. Lactose intolerance, a related condition, may cause tummy pain and other digestive issues after eating dairy-containing foods, according to health guidelines.

Tesco advised customers in a notice on its website: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat it." The company urged those with the affected packs to...