Tesco has issued “do not eat” warning to customers as it recalled one of its products due to an incorrect use by date.

The supermarket giant has recalled its Tesco Red Cabbage & Apple product as a result of the error.

The affected product comes in a 300g pack and has a use by date of December 29, however the actual use by date of the cabbage is December 11.

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “Tesco is recalling the above product. The company have issued a recall notice to their customers.

“This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.

“An extension of the Use by Date could pose a risk to health, if the product is kept past the correct shelf life of the product.”

A Tesco spokesman added: “If you have purchased the affected date code of the above product, please do not eat it.

“Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.

“For any further enquiries, please contact out customer service team directly on 0800 505 555.

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“No other Tesco products are affected by this issue.”

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued.

This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.