Due to concerns that it may contain PLASTIC, a brand of houmous sold in Tesco has been recalled.

Urgent warning to home lovers as popular brand sold in Tesco is being recalled over fears it may contain PLASTIC

A private label sold in supermarkets such as Tesco is being urgently recalled over fears it could contain small pieces of plastic.

The manufacturers of Ramona’s Heavenly Original Humous have issued a ‘do not eat’ warning after noting the ‘possible presence’ of small pieces of plastic in a batch of the dip.

Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the risk “presents a potential choking hazard and makes this product unsafe to eat.”

The 500g jar of Ramona’s Heavenly Original Humous with an expiration date of July 28, 2023 has been affected. It costs about ?3. This issue does not affect other products or batch codes

What to do if someone is choking

Encourage the person to keep coughing and clear any obvious obstructions from the mouth. If that doesn’t work, give five hard blows on the back, between the shoulder blades. Check their mouths after each.
If they are still choking, get behind them and put your arms around their waist above the navel. Make a fist and grab it with your other hand. Pull strongly ? and up ? five times. Check their mouth every time.
Call 999 if this fails. Continue giving five sharp blows, followed by five sharp pulls. Begin CPR if the person becomes unresponsive.

Source: St John Ambulance

Only the 500g jar of Ramona’s Heavenly Original Humous with an expiration date of July 28, 2023 is affected. It costs about ?3.

This issue does not affect other products or batch codes.

The product is also sold in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and on Ocado.

Manufacturer Ramona’s said that as a “precautionary measure,” they are asking all customers who bought this batch of houmous not to eat it.

Ramona’s is instead urging customers to return the dip to the nearest store, where they will receive a full refund without having to show a receipt.

The company said: “We are very sorry, but providing the best quality product is our number one priority and we cannot take the risk that you will find plastic in the product.”

Small pieces of plastic in food are a choking hazard for both children and adults.

Choking happens when someone’s airway is suddenly blocked, this can be partial or complete, but enough that they can’t breathe properly.

If an adult’s airways are blocked, they may be able to clear the blockage themselves, according to the NHS.

However, if coughing doesn’t solve the problem, back blows and abdominal thrusts may help. If these don’t work, call 999 immediately.

The NHS warns that you should not give abdominal thrusts to babies under one year old or to pregnant women.