Tesco recalls Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns over undeclared milk risk

Tesco has recalled its Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns (258g) nationwide. Credit: Tesco

Tesco has recalled its Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns (258g) nationwide after discovering they may contain milk not declared on pack.

The withdrawal applies to all use-by dates up to and including 13 December 2025, with the supermarket warning that the product presents a risk to consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance. The presence of milk also makes the product unsuitable for vegan shoppers who may have selected it based on current labelling.

Tesco has issued recall notices that outline the reason for the withdrawal and guide customers on what to do if they have bought the product.

In its recall notice, the retailer said:

No other Tesco products are affected by this recall. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.”

Customers who have purchased affected packs should avoid consuming them if they have an allergy or intolerance to milk. Instead, they can return the product to any Tesco store for a full refund, with no receipt required. Further advice is available via Tesco’s customer contact page at tesco.com/help/contact.

The incident follows a similar seasonal alert last week at Aldi, which recalled its Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks Christmas chocolate treat after identifying possible peanut contamination.

Labelling debate intensifies for plant-based foods

Meanwhile, debate over how vegan and plant-based foods are labelled intensified this week. A cross-party group of UK MPs has urged the European Commission not to pursue proposals that could prevent plant-based brands from using established terms such as “burger” and “sausage”.

In a letter backed publicly by Sir Paul McCartney and the McCartney family, MPs warned that such restrictions would “mislead consumers”, stifle sustainable food innovation and undermine climate objectives.