Tesco has recalled its “melt in the middle” meat-free burgers due to a “burn risk”.
The product recall relates to the 240g Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle.
The recall, issued on Friday, states: “Tesco are taking the precautionary step of recalling Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle because the centre of the burgers may maintain a high temperature once cooked.
“This may result in a burn risk to customers.”
Consumers have been urged not to eat the burgers and to return them to any Tesco store for a full refund.
The recall adds that “no receipt is required”.
A Food Standards Agency alert about the product says “the melting middle could potentially cause a burn risk to consumers when biting into the burger”.
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Tesco was one of several supermarkets that was forced to recall sandwiches and wraps in June because of an E.coli risk – though the supermarket stressed at the time it was a precautionary measure.
In December, Tesco also recalled a Christmas stuffing product over fears it may contain moths, while in May some pastries from the supermarket were recalled as it was thought they may contain metal and plastics.