The products being recalled at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl and ASDA you need to know about

The nation's biggest chain stores have announced a large number of product recalls due to urgent health concerns.

The affected products, which include crisps and cider, have slipped through quality control despite posing a potential risk to those with allergies and intolerances due to incorrect labelling, packaging or use by dates.

Many of the products have now been pulled from supermarket shelves, including at Tesco, Lidl and Asda.

But as the nation continues to stock up for the Christmas period, it's important to know which products you may need to avoid.

Anyone who already has the items is asked to return them for a full refund, reports Devon Live.

Sainsbury's

Taste The Difference Thai Turkey Meatballs

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has announced that its Thai Turkey Meatballs don't have a milk allergen correctly declared.

The product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

The affected product is Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Thai Turkey Meatballs 300g - all batches.

It has a use by date of December 16, 2018.

English Heritage

Cherry Brandy, Ginger Liqueur, Elderberry & Port and Scrumpy Cider

English Heritage is recalling its Cherry Brandy, Ginger Liqueur, Elderberry & Port and Scrumpy Cider because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label.

English Heritage are recalling several of their products, including the Cherry Brandy 350ml. (Image: Food Standards Agency)

This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

Products affected are:

English Heritage Cherry Brandy 350ml with batch codes: L2-17-88-382, L2-18-99-382, 18222
English Heritage Ginger Liqueur 350ml with batch codes: L2-17-159-384, L2-17-179-384, L2-17-223-384 and L2-17-341-384

English Heritage Elderberry & Port 350ml with batch codes: L2-17-88-382, L2-18-99-383 and L2-17-311-383

English Heritage Scrumpy Cider 50cl with batch codes: L2-16-68-350, L2-16-154-350, L2-16-245-350 and L2-17-79-350

Slimfast

Advanced Vitality Strawberry + Blueberry Burst Meal Replacement Powder Shake Vegan

SlimFast's Advanced Vitality Strawberry and Blueberry Burst are being recalled due to undeclared milk protein.

The product is stocked in retailers including Amazon, ASDA, Sainsbury's and Tesco.

Customers are asked not to consume the product and to instead return affected items to store, where a full refund will be given - no receipt required.

The recalled powder shake is 450g and affects a number of batch codes, all with best before end dates of October 2019:

Batch number 8291
Batch number 8292
Batch number 8293
Batch number 8294

Walkers

Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Potato Crisps

This product could present a health risk for anyone with a wheat allergy - as it's included in the ingredient list but is not highlighted in bold.

The Walkers product is considered safe for non-allergic consumers, and if you have one of the affected packs please call the Walkers Consumer Care Line on 0800 274777 to receive a full refund.

Walkers are recalling their Thai Sweet Chilli Sensations (Image: Walkers)

The affected products are the 73g price-marked pack ('Only £1 RRP') and 40g packs of Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Potato Crisps.

Recalled packs have best before dates prior to and including January 29, 2019 - all products with best-before dates of February 2, 2019 and after are not affected.

Lidl

Three varieties of Warren & Sons Pâtés

Three varieties of Warren & Sons Pâté are being recalled by Lidl due to incorrect or missing use-by date on the label.

The products could inadvertently be eaten past the date by which they can safely be consumed.

Those who have purchased the product are advised not to eat them, and should instead return them to the store for a full refund.

The three products affected are the Warren & Sons Brussels Pâté, Warren & Sons Ardennes Pâté and Warren & Sons Reduced Fat Brussels Pâté - each with a pack size of 175g.

The recalled products have a use by date of December 25, 2019 though some may have no use by date at all.

No other Lidl products are affected.

Gardiners of Scotland

Gardiners of Scotland Macaroon Bars

The product is fit for consumption, but if you have a soya allergy it may not be immediately clear that the product contains soya due to insufficient allergen information printed on the label.

E322 is listed as an allergen and printed in bold on the label but is not identified as soya.

Affected batches of the macaroon bars can be returned to place of purchase or directly to Gardiners of Scotland Ltd, Turfholm Industrial Estate, Lesmahagow, ML11 0ED, where you will be reimbursed.

Batches affected are:

102108 - best before 03/02/2019
118098 - best before 19/01/2019
103098 - best before 04/01/2019
120088 - best before 21/12/2018
114088 - best before 15/12/2018

Nisa

Heritage Dark Chocolate

Nisa is recalling its Heritage Dark Chocolate because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label, reports Gloucestershire Live.

The product is the subject of a packaging error and contains Heritage Milk Chocolate not Dark Chocolate.

The product is therefore a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

If you bought the product do not eat it, instead Nisa advises you return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

The affected Heritage Dark Chocolate pack comes in 90g and has a best before date of December 5, 2019.

Poundstretcher

Aldiva Mosaik Cake Break

Budget retailer Poundstretcher is recalling Aldiva Mosaik Cake Break because it contains egg and wheat (gluten), and may contain hazelnuts, milk, peanuts, sesame and sulphite which are not clearly legible on the label.