Tesco recalls Free From Breadcrumbs 170g for undeclared gluten

Tesco has recalled all batches of its Free From Breadcrumbs 170g after the supermarket and the Food Standards Agency said the product was found to contain wheat gluten that is not listed on the label, posing a potential health risk for shoppers with coeliac disease or a wheat or gluten allergy or intolerance. The supermarket advised customers who have purchased the item not to eat it and to return it to any Tesco store for a full refund.

The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert after the undeclared ingredient was discovered. Tesco said the recall covers all dates and batch codes of the product and that no other products are affected. The retailer apologised for the inconvenience and directed affected customers to contact Tesco Customer Services for further information. Tesco also advised people with relevant allergies or coeliac disease not to consume the breadcrumbs. The company urged returns without a receipt.

Health authorities and the supermarket noted that reactions to wheat or gluten can vary. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition in which ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine and can produce symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe...