Supermarket chains Morrisons and Waitrose have both issued an emergency recall of several popular crumpets after pieces of metal have been found inside, according to the Food Standards Agency
Shoppers have been told to return crumpets bought at Morrisons and Waitrose due to pieces of metal being found inside.
Both supermarkets have issued an emergency recall of certain products made by Rathbones Kear due to the possible presence of small pieces of metal. Morrisons is asking for the return of three types of crumpets while Waitrose was the first supermarket to recall Hovis crumpets.
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.
“The products may contain pieces of metal, which makes them unsafe to eat,” stated the Food Standards Agency. “Rathbones Kear are recalling the (…) (below) 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.”
The agency added: “If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund (a receipt is not required).”
Product details
Morrisons The Best Crumpets with Sourdough
- Pack size – six pack
- Best before – August 6 2024 and August 7 2024
Morrisons Savers Crumpets
- Pack size – six pack
- Best before – August 6 2024 and August 7 2024
Morrisons Crumpets
- Pack size – six pack
- Best before – August 6 2024 and August 7 2024
Hovis Crumpets
- Pack size – six pack
- Best before – August 6 2024 and August 7 2024
Rathbone Kear also advised customers: “Rathbones Kear is recalling the above products with a best before date of August 6 and August 7, 2024, because there is a risk that some packs may contain small pieces of metal. Please do not eat this product and return it to your nearest store for a full refund. We don’t need a receipt. No other products are affected by this issue. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety.”
