Baxters Cullen Skink soup recalled by Tesco and Waitrose

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 15:58 · Archive

Baxters has recalled its Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup due to a manufacturing fault that may cause cans to swell and rupture.

Baxters, the Scottish soup company, has recalled its Chef Selections Cullen Skink, a smoked haddock chowder, following a manufacturing fault discovered by the Food Standards Agency. The fault may result in cans swelling and potentially rupturing, and the soup may develop an unpleasant odour and flavour if spoiled.

The affected product is a 400g can with batch code L07XC and a best-before date of April 2029. The FSA has issued an official recall alert for England and Wales. Customers who purchased the soup in these regions have been told not to eat it.

The FSA advised customers to dispose of the full can without opening it. Instructions state: 'Carefully place the full can in a bag and dispose of it in an external bin.' Those seeking a replacement should contact Baxters customer care on 0800 389 8389 or email CCUK@baxters.com.

Tesco and Waitrose are among the major retailers affected. Tesco told customers: 'If you've bought an affected product, please don't eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.' Waitrose similarly advised customers not to consume the product and to return it to their local branch for a refund. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that sold the product. The FSA confirmed no other Baxters products are affected by this recall.

How it is being reported

• Supermarket shoppers urged to bin soup that could burst with awful smellA popular soup has been urgently recalled (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo) A popular can of soup is at risk of bursting with customers urged to dispose of them in outside bins. Baxters have recalled their Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup, a smoked haddock chowder, because of a manufacturing fault.…Metro · 7 Nov, 14:28
• Soup sold at Tesco and Waitrose recalled over fears tins could burst: 'Do not eat'The Food Standards Agency said the soup may have an ‘unpleasant odour and flavour’The Independent · 7 Nov, 11:33
• Popular soup urgently recalled from Tesco and Waitrose with 'do not eat' warningIt may have an 'unpleasant odour and flavour'Daily Express · 7 Nov, 09:33
• Tesco and Waitrose issue urgent food recall as customers told 'do not eat'The supermarkets are recalling a popular product that has an 'unpleasant odour and flavour'The Mirror · 7 Nov, 08:46

In this story: Baxters · Food Standards Agency · Tesco · Waitrose · England · Wales · Scotland

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