Update: Waitrose recalls Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns and Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns because of possible presence of uncooked prawns
Why it was recalled
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns and Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns because they may contain raw, uncooked prawns. The possible presence of raw, uncooked prawns makes this product unsafe to eat.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns | 200g | VN394 | – |
| Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns | 250g | VN394 | – |
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Action taken by the business
Waitrose is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-PRIN-41-2022-update-1 · Last updated 20 June 2022
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