Tesco recalls Tesco Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes because they may contain milk
Why it was recalled
Tesco is recalling its Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes because they may contain milk, the very allergen the free-from label promises to exclude. For a product marketed specifically to people avoiding dairy, possible milk contamination is about as serious as a labelling failure gets.
Shoppers buy free-from ranges precisely because they must, not as a preference, so the usual caution that protects allergic consumers is switched off entirely for this product.
Allergens involved: Milk
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes | 220g | All | – |
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not consume them. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services at tesco.com/help/contact
What this means for you
If you bought these cupcakes for someone with a milk allergy or intolerance, do not let them eat them, even though the pack says free-from. Return the cupcakes to any Tesco store for a full refund; no receipt is required. If a dairy-allergic person has already eaten one and reacted, treat it as you would any exposure. The official FSA notice carries the authoritative date codes and instructions.
Action taken by the business
Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-AA-84-2025 · Last updated 23 December 2025
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This page includes an editorial summary generated to help readers understand the recall. Always refer to the official FSA notice for authoritative information and instructions.
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