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Chocolate which could contain salmonella is among thousands of products recalled by Tesco.

The supermarket giant has published a list of recalls from the last 12 months, including children's toys, as customers are warned to return products to their nearest store.

Other reasons for the mass recall are because some of the items may contain metal or glass or because they contained incorrect allergy information.

Tesco has a list up on its website and advises customers to return the listed items.

The most recent item added to the list is Tesco's creamy leek and bacon cooking sauce, on August 14.

Four packs of 42g Galaxy Milk bars, Galaxy Counters (112g pouch, in Ireland only) and Malteser Teaser (35g) bars were recalled on June 9 by the manufacturer over fears certain batches may contain salmonella.

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The company said "a small number" of products distributed in the UK and Ireland could be affected but "no other brands or varieties" were part of the recall.

A spokesperson told the Liverpool Echo: "Through our routine testing, we have detected the potential presence of salmonella from the ingredients used to make our chocolate.

"As a precaution we are voluntarily recalling certain Galaxy bars, Counters and Minstrels and Maltesers Teasers bars.

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"We are working closely with the relevant food safety authorities and our customers to ensure affected products are no longer available for purchase.

"If you have one of the products, you should not eat it. Please keep the product and contact our Customer Care team to arrange return and reimbursement.

"This precautionary recall has been initiated with the best interests of our customers at heart and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused."

The list of items recalled by Tesco, and that all currently appear on their website, include:

Tesco creamy leek and bacon cooking sauce 470g

It’s best before the end of July 2018, with a batch code of 7031.

A manufacturing fault has been found, affecting a single batch of Tesco creamy leek and bacon cooking sauce 470g.

The batch may contain egg, which is not declared on the label – meaning it could be a risk to customers intolerant or allergic to egg.

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Tesco is recalling the affected date code from customers, while no other Tesco products are known to be affected.

What you should do: Do not consume the affected date code of this product if you are intolerant or allergic to egg.

Return the affected product to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.

If you require further details, you can contact Tesco Customer Services on UK 0800 505 555 or ROI 1850 744 844.

Various Peter’s Premier Slices

Tesco’s website says Peter’s are recalling affected date codes from customers due to possible glass contamination.

Products affected include Peter’s Premier chicken tikka slice (barcode: 5011187104295 and use by August 20, 2017), Peter’s Premier cheesy bean slice (barcode: 5011187104103, and use by August 20, 2017), and Peter’s Premier steak slice (barcode: 5011187104318, and use by August 20, 2017).

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What you should do: Don’t consume the products with the affected date codes, and return the affected products to a store. No receipt is required for a refund.

Macsween of Edinburgh - various haggis and black pudding

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The website said: “Routine testing has detected high water activity in a limited number of the above products which raises concerns about the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum.

"Clostridium botulinum has not been detected in any product and this action is purely a precautionary measure.”

Products affected include Macsween of Edinburgh haggis, Macsween of Edinburgh vegetarian haggis, Macsween of Edinburgh black pudding, Macsween of Edinburgh In a Hurry – haggis, black pudding and vegetarian haggis, Macsween of Edinburgh Delicious Every Day haggis gluten free 454g, Macsween of Edinburgh haggis canapes, Macsween of Edinburgh three bird haggis.

All of the use by dates up to and including 18/08/2017.

No other products or date codes are affected by this issue.

What you should do: Customers are asked to return the affected products to a store for a refund. No receipt is required.

Clif Builder’s chocolate mint protein bar 68g

It’s best best before the end of April 5, 2016-23 April, 2018.

Tesco said: “Clif Bar & Company have identified that a single batch of Clif Builder’s chocolate mint protein bar may contain undeclared peanuts and tree nuts including almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, walnuts and coconuts.

“As a precautionary measure, Clif Bar & Company are recalling the affected date code from customers allergic or intolerant to the undeclared allergens. No other Clif products are known to be affected.”

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What you should do: Don’t consume the affected date code of this product if you are allergic or intolerant to the undeclared allergens.

Return the affected products to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.

Galaxy Milk 4x42g multipack bars

Tesco said: “Mars Chocolate UK has announced the voluntary recall of the following products detailed below due to the potential presence of salmonella.”

Batch codes: 719G1SLO00, 719G2SLO00

Best before: 06/05/2018

What you should do: Don’t consume the product with the affected best before dates. You can return affected products to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.

Contact details: If you require further details, contact Mars consumer care on 0800 952 0084.

Website: www.mars.co.uk/contact

Maltesers Teasers 35g bar

Tesco say Mars Chocolate UK announced the voluntary recall of the following products detailed below due to the potential presence of salmonella.

(Batch codes: 720C1SLO00, 720D2SLO00, and best before 13/05/2018).

What you should do: Don’t consume the product with the affected best before dates. Return affected products to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.

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Contact details: If you want more details, you can contact Mars consumer care on 0800 952 0084 or visit www.mars.co.uk/contact

Galaxy Counters 112g pouch have also been recalled, but this is for Ireland only.

Uncle Joe’s liquorice and aniseed extra strong mints 35g (tin)

(Best Before End 30/06/2018 – Lot code: TC16015_

Tesco said: “William Santus & Co. Ltd has identified a manufacturing fault affecting a single batch of product that may contain small pieces of metal.

“As a precautionary measure, William Santus & Co. Ltd are recalling an affected date and lot code from customers. No other Uncle Joe’s branded products are known to be affected.”

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What you should do: Do not consume the affected date and lot code of this product.

Customers can return the item to store where a full refund will be given.

For further details, contact Uncle Joe’s on 01942 243 464, email office@uncle-joes.com or visit www.uncle-joes.com

Lipstick pens 2PK (model MF986479) and Lollipop pens 4PK (model MF986829)

Tesco said: “Amscan International Ltd has advised that the caps on both pens do not comply with the required safety standards and as such may pose an asphyxiation hazard if swallowed accidentally. There have been no reports of injuries with either of these products.

“As a precautionary measure, Amscan International Ltd are recalling affected pens from customers. No other Amscan products are known to be affected.”

What you should do: Stop using the product. Return the affected products to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.

For further details, contact Amscan Customer Services directly on UK 01908 288 500 or ROI +441908 288 500.

Lindt Easter eggs

Lindt Excellence dark extra fine Easter shell egg 220g (best before end of October 2017, and batch code LS7018), Lindt Lindor strawberries and cream shell egg 285g (best before end of July 2017, and batch code LS6334).

“Lindt & Sprüngli (UK) Limited has identified a packing error whereby the wrong eggs have been packed in the wrong outer box.

As a result, the allergen labelling is inaccurate and the products are a risk to consumers who are allergic or intolerant to barley.”

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No other Lindt & Sprüngli (UK) Limited products are known to be affected.

What you should do: Do not consume the affected dates codes of the product. Return the affected products to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.

Kids II Oball Rattle

Tesco said: “Kids II UK Limited has identified a manufacturing fault. There is a chance that small parts can release from the chamber.

“These small parts may pose a choking hazard for children under three years of age.”

The model number is 81031. “T” date codes are T3065, T0486, T1456, T2316 and T2856.

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No other Kids II UK Ltd products are known to be affected.

What you should do: If you have bought this product, you are advised to stop using it immediately and call the below freephone number or visit the website for instructions to claim a refund.

You can contact customer services directly, Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm on: (UK) 0800 048 8607, or customers may take the product to their local Tesco (excluding Express) for a full refund.

Lotus Biscoff crunchy biscuit spread 380g

The website states: “Lotus Bakeries UK Ltd has identified a manufacturing fault affecting six batch / date codes of Lotus Biscof crunchy biscuit spread that may contain small pieces of metal.”

No other product in the Lotus Bakery spreads range is affected.

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The following products are being recalled:

Batch code / best before end

7005109 – 05/02/2018

7011209 – 11/02/2018

7019109 – 19/02/2018

7030309 – 28/02/2018

7039109 – 08/03/2018

7046109 – 15/03/2018

What you should do: Do not consume the affected batch code of the product. Return the affected products to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.

Quorn mince (frozen) 300g

“Quorn has identified a manufacturing fault affecting a single batch of Quorn mince (frozen) that may contain small pieces of metal.”

The best before end date is 31/8/18 and the batch code is 136331.

No other Quorn products are known to be affected.

What you should do: Do not consume the affected batch code of the product. Return the affected products to store where a full refund will be given.

Wooden alphabet pull-along

“We have been made aware that the pull along cord on one batch code of this product may become frayed and unravel causing a potential hazard.”

The recalled batch code is 161101.

What you should do: Customers are advised to check the batch code printed on the underside of the toy.

If you have the recalled batch, you can return the affected product to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.

For further details, contact the Customer Services department on UK: 0800 505 555/ ROI: 1850 744 844.

Full details of the recalled products are available at www.tesco.com/productrecall/