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Batches of a popular ready meal has been pulled from Irish shelves over fears it may contain rubber pieces.

The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has issued an urgent recall of some Quorn Tikka Masala packs.

The veggie curry, which contains meat substitute Quorn, may pose a choking hazard.

In a statement on Tuesday, a FSAI spokesperson said: "Quorn Foods is recalling the above batches of its chilled Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice due to contamination with pieces of flexible rubber.

"Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores that sold the implicated batches."

The affected products have use by dates of March 1, 2 and 3, 2018.

They are the Quorn Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice (chilled) 400g packs.

People are being urged not to eat the affected product and instead return them for a refund.

Quorn said of the product "With its rich Tikka Masala sauce and side serving of basmati rice, this dish is destined to become a favourite among curry lovers looking for a healthier option."