Tesco recalls 'melt in the middle' meat-free burgers over 'burn risk'

The product recall relates to 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."

Consumers have been urged 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".

Tesco was one of several supermarkets that was forced to recall sandwiches and wraps in June because of an E.coli risk - though the supermarket stressed at the time it was a precautionary measure.

In December, Tesco also recalled a Christmas stuffing product over fears it may contain moths, while in May some pastries from the supermarket were recalled as it was thought they may contain metal and plastics.

-SKY NEWS