Thousands of gluten-free veggie burgers have been recalled from supermarkets because they mistakenly contained gluten.

Quorn is recalling nearly 6,500 packs of it's frozen Gluten Free Burgers, which come in packs of two and cost £2.49.

They are sold in Waitrose and Morrisons, but could pose a health risk to those allergic to or have an intolerance to gluten as their labels say they don't contain it.

The 227g packs have a best before date of 30 November 2019.

The food manufacturer said: "On Wednesday 25 July, 2018, Quorn Foods recalled 6,496 packs of frozen Quorn Gluten-free Burgers 227g (bar code: 5019503027006; Date Code: 708049 BBE 30-NOV-19) from UK supermarkets Waitrose & Morrisons.