ASDA Recalls Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes Due to Potential Plastic and Metal Contamination
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ASDA is recalling its Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes because they may contain pieces of plastic or metal, posing a risk to consumers in the United Kingdom.
What this FSA food alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FSA on April 30, 2026 and geographically references United Kingdom. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Food Alerts - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
ASDA is recalling Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes because the product may contain pieces of plastic or metal.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes. No specific model numbers, UPCs, quantities, or date ranges are provided in the alert.
What You Should Do
For details on actions, consumers should refer to the official alert from the reporting business, ASDA.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights potential food safety issues in the United Kingdom, emphasizing the need to prevent contamination that could lead to consumer injury.
Source
This information is from the Food Standards Agency: FSA Alert
Original source: FSA Official Notice ↗
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