‘Do Not Eat’ Warning: Asda Duck Spring Rolls Recalled Today as Tesco Salad, Lidl and Poundland Nuts Pulled in UK Supermarket Safety Alert

Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Location: United Kingdom

Shoppers across the UK are being urged to check their fridges, freezers and cupboards today after a fresh wave of supermarket product recalls triggered “do not eat” warnings from Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Poundland, alongside earlier alerts affecting Aldi and Sainsbury’s.

At the centre of today’s developments is Asda’s recall of its 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip, which carries a misprinted use‑by date that could encourage customers to eat the product a full month past the safe date. ^[1]

Below is a breakdown of every major supermarket recall currently in force as of 28 November 2025, how they connect to earlier Asda warnings highlighted by the Manchester Evening News and the Express, and what shoppers should do right now.

Asda issues fresh ‘do not eat’ warning over Mini Duck Spring Rolls

Product at the centre of today’s alert

Product: Asda 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip
Pack size: 220g
Labelled use‑by date:29 December 2025
Correct use‑by date:29 November 2025
Type of alert: Food Alert (FSA-PRIN-52-2025)
Risk: Could be eaten after the true safe date, raising food poisoning risk ^[2]

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed that Asda has recalled this party snack because the product has been labelled with an incorrect use‑by date, making it unsafe to rely on the printed date. The misprint effectively extends the shelf life on the packaging by one month, from 29 November to 29 December 2025. ^[3]

National coverage today – including specialist food and consumer sites – emphasises that many shoppers will already have stocked the spring rolls in the freezer for Christmas, making it especially important to check both fridges and freezers. TS2 Tech+1

Official advice: ‘Do not eat’ means exactly that

The FSA’s consumer guidance on the spring rolls is clear:

Do not eat the product, even if it looks or smells normal.
Return it to any Asda store for a full refund – no receipt is required.
If you have questions, you can contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101. ^[4]

Reports in national media put the price of the product at around £2.57 per pack, but Asda has confirmed that customers will not be left out of pocket – refunds should be honoured regardless of promotions or multi‑buy deals. ^[5]

Earlier Asda recalls: hash browns and chicken slices show a pattern of date and labelling problems

The Manchester Evening News previously reported on another Asda “do not eat” warning, this time involving frozen hash browns mispacked with a different product. That case, along with a more recent chicken slice recall, helps explain why today’s news is getting so much attention. ^[6]

1. Asda Frozen Crispy Hash Browns – undeclared allergens

Product: Asda Frozen Crispy Hash Browns
Pack size: 800g
Best before: 30 June 2025
Issue: Some packs were accidentally filled with Potato Croquettes containing milk and wheat (gluten), which aren’t listed on the label. ^[7]

The FSA warned that this mispacking created a serious risk for anyone with a milk or gluten allergy or coeliac disease, and advised affected customers not to eat the product and to return it to store for a refund. ^[8]

2. Asda Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices – incorrect use‑by date

The Express article on an Asda product recall for potential food poisoning risk is linked to an earlier 2025 case involving Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices. ^[9]

Product: ASDA Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices
Pack size: 160g
Use‑by date on packs:30 May 2025
Issue: The product was printed with an incorrect use‑by date, prompting a national recall. ^[10]

Asda and the FSA told customers:

Do not eat the slices if they carry the affected use‑by date.
Return them to any Asda store for a full refund – again, no receipt needed. ^[11]

Consumer coverage at the time highlighted the risk of food poisoning if incorrectly dated chilled meat is stored or eaten for longer than intended, echoing the same concerns we’re hearing with today’s duck spring roll recall. ^[12]

Tesco ‘do not eat’ warning: Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad with hidden mustard allergen

Alongside Asda’s new recall, Tesco shoppers are facing their own “do not eat” alert over a mislabelled salad.

Product: Tesco Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad
Pack size: 300g
Use‑by:02 December 2025
Issue: The mayonnaise in the salad contains mustard, but mustard is not declared on the label. ^[13]

The FSA classifies this as an allergy alert, because undeclared mustard can cause serious, sometimes life‑threatening reactions in people who are allergic to it. ^[14]

Tesco has:

Recalled the affected salad nationwide.
Contacted allergy support organisations to help spread the message.
Put up point‑of‑sale notices in stores explaining which packs are affected and what customers should do. ^[15]

Official advice to shoppers:

If you have an allergy to mustard, do not eat the salad.
Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund – you don’t need a receipt. ^[16]

Lidl and Poundland cashews recalled over glass contamination fears

The Romford Recorder link points to wider coverage of multiple supermarket recalls, notably involving cashew nuts sold by Lidl and by Poundland & Dealz.

Lidl GB – Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews

Product: Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews
Pack size: 125g
Best before: 28 June 2026
Issue: Possible presence of glass in the product. ^[17]

The FSA says Lidl GB is recalling the snack because glass fragments may be present, making it unsafe to eat. Customers who have bought the affected pack are advised to stop consuming it immediately and return it to store for a full refund. ^[18]

Poundland & Dealz – The Tasty Snack Co. Roasted and Salted Cashews

Product: The Tasty Snack Co. Roasted and Salted Cashews
Pack size: 100g
Batch code: 56T 25255
Best before: 19 July 2026
Issue: Again, risk of glass contamination. ^[19]

According to the FSA’s Product Recall Information Notice, Poundland & Dealz has recalled the product and placed prominent notices in all affected stores. Shoppers are told:

Do not consume these cashews.
Return them to any Poundland store for a full refund; proof of purchase is not required. ^[20]

Non‑food but related: Asda’s George Home Bench Pad recalled over fire risk

Alongside its food recalls, Asda is also dealing with a high‑profile non‑food product recall which is being reported alongside the spring rolls issue.

Product: George Home Bench Pad (all colours)
PSD number:2511‑0184
Retailer: Asda / George Home
Issue: The pad can melt and allow the internal filling to catch fire if it comes into contact with a naked flame, and does not meet the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. ^[24]

The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards lists the bench pad as a product presenting a fire risk, with all colour variants affected. Customers are told to stop using it immediately and to return it to Asda for a refund. Asda has also published a recall notice on its corporate site and worked with local trading standards and safety groups to share the warning. ^[25]

Although this is not a food item, it appears in the same round‑ups of “do not use / do not eat” warnings, underlining how seriously retailers and regulators are treating any product that could put customers at risk. ^[26]

Why misprinted use‑by dates are treated so seriously

Some shoppers may wonder why a label misprint – especially if the product is still within the correct date – triggers an urgent national recall.

The answer lies in the legal difference between “use‑by” and “best before” dates:

Use‑by dates = safety
- Reserved for highly perishable foods that can support the growth of harmful bacteria, like chilled meats, ready meals and some salads.
- The FSA stresses that you should never eat food after its use‑by date, even if it looks or smells fine, because you can’t see or smell dangerous bacteria. ^[27]
Best before dates = quality
- Used for longer‑life foods where going past the date is more about taste and texture than safety. Many products remain safe to eat after the best‑before date if stored correctly. ^[28]

When a chilled product like Asda’s duck spring rolls is printed with a use‑by date a month later than it should be, regulators fear that some customers will trust the incorrect label, keep it too long and potentially eat it after it has become unsafe – which is why the FSA has formally classified the issue as a Food Alert and why Asda is telling customers not to eat any affected pack at all, even before the correct date of 29 November. ^[29]

What shoppers should do today (28 November 2025)

If you shop at Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Poundland, Aldi or Sainsbury’s, today is a good day to do a quick safety sweep of your kitchen.

1. Check for these specific products

Look for the following in your fridge, freezer or cupboards:

Asda 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip, 220g
- If the pack shows use‑by 29 December 2025, do not eat it – return to Asda for a full refund. ^[30]
Tesco Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad, 300g
- If the use‑by date is 02 December 2025, and you have a mustard allergy, do not eat it – return to Tesco for a refund. ^[31]
Lidl Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews, 125g
- Best before 28 June 2026 – treat as unsafe to eat due to potential glass contamination; return to Lidl. ^[32]
Poundland & Dealz – The Tasty Snack Co. Roasted and Salted Cashews, 100g
- Batch code 56T 25255, best before 19 July 2026 – do not eat; return to Poundland or Dealz. ^[33]

Also consider whether you have any of the recent allergy‑related products in your home:

Sainsbury’s JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets (305g) – affected use‑by dates in mid‑November 2025, containing undeclared milk. ^[34]
ALDI Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s (121g) – may contain peanuts despite labelling. ^[35]

2. Don’t taste‑test risky products

It can be tempting to “sniff test” food or try a small piece, but the FSA repeatedly warns that this is not safe practice for foods with a use‑by date or allergen risk. Harmful bacteria and many allergens are invisible and tasteless. ^[36]

3. Bag it, return it, and get your money back

For all of the recalls listed above, the advice is broadly the same:

Do not eat the product.
Place it back in its original packaging (or another container if needed).
Take it to the retailer’s customer service desk or a staffed checkout.
Request a refund – none of the retailers listed are requiring a receipt for these recalls. ^[37]

If you feel unwell after eating any of the recalled products – for example, with symptoms of food poisoning (such as vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps) or signs of an allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing) – seek medical advice promptly via NHS 111 or your GP, or call emergency services in a serious situation.

How to stay informed about future supermarket recalls

With British households under pressure from the cost‑of‑living crisis, nobody wants to throw away food unnecessarily – but safety always comes first. Staying on top of recall news can help you make quick, informed decisions.

Here are practical ways to keep up to date:

Check the FSA “News and alerts” page regularly, which lists all current UK food and allergy alerts by date and retailer. ^[38]
Use Food Standards Scotland’s alerts page if you live in Scotland – it mirrors UK‑wide alerts and highlights any Scotland‑specific issues. ^[39]
Follow your local trading standards or council pages on social media; many share recall notices and “do not eat” warnings in real time. ^[40]
When shopping, read shelf and till‑point notices – they often summarise recall details, products, batch codes and what to do next. ^[41]

On 28 November 2025, the message for UK supermarket shoppers is straightforward:

If in doubt, don’t eat it – check the label, follow recall instructions, and get a refund.

That single habit can dramatically reduce the risk of food poisoning, allergic reactions and injuries from contaminated products, while helping regulators and retailers keep the food supply chain safe.

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