A popular breakfast choice sold at Tesco, Ocado, Amazon and other outlets has been recalled because it may contain insects.

Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling its Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects.

The affected product is the 400g box of granola with a best before date of October 24.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned anyone who has purchased the granola not to eat it but return it to wherever they bought it for a full refund.

A spokesman said: “The product listed above might contain insects, which may make them unsafe to eat.

“Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your local store for a refund. For further information, please contact Rude Health Foods Ltd at hello@rudehealth.com.”

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A Rude Health Foods spokesman added: “No other batches of the chocolate crunch granola or other Rude Health products are affected by this recall.

“If you have bought the above product we advise you do not consumer it.

“We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused to our customers.”

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If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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