Tesco recalls ‘melt in the middle’ meat-free burgers due to 'burn risk to customers'

Tesco has recalled some of its meat-free burger range out of fears that their 'melt in the middle' centre may be too hot. Credit: PA/Tesco

Tesco has recalled its “melt in the middle” meat-free burgers because they might be too hot.

The product recall, issued by the high street giant, is because of a “burn risk” to customers from the 240g Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle.

The recall, issued on Friday, states: “Tesco are taking the precautionary step of recalling Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle because the centre of the burgers may maintain a high temperature once cooked.

“This may result in a burn risk to customers.”

People have been told not to eat the burgers and to return them to any Tesco store for a full refund.

The recall adds that “no receipt is required”.

A Food Standards Agency alert about the product says “the melting middle could potentially cause a burn risk to consumers when biting into the burger”.

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