Supermarket shoppers warned 'please do not eat' these burgers
People who shop at Booths supermarket have been told not to eat a popular product due to a packaging error. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has sounded the alarm with a product recall notice, warning that anyone with coeliac disease or a gluten or wheat allergy or intolerance might fall ill if they eat the item in question.
In a new alert the FSA said: "Booths is recalling Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label, due to a packing error causing the product to contain burgers instead of meatballs. The packaging states that the product is gluten free which is incorrect.
"This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten." In terms of guidance for consumers, the FSA advised: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it.
"Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund." Booths clarified that the packets of supposed meatballs are actually burgers.
The specific products affected are 288g packs with a use by date of August 13, 2025, but no other batches of Booths' Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs are included in this recall. For additional information, customers can contact Booths directly at 0800 221 8086, available Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm.
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