Co-op chips recall: Milk alert after dauphinoise potatoes are accidentally labelled as chips
Ready meal chips are being recalled - because the wrong food has been put in the packets.
A factory blunder has seen packets of Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips filled instead with dauphinoise potatoes. While a surprise to most diners, this could also prove dangerous as the dauphinoise potatoes contain milk, which is not an allergen listed on the chip packaging - and so could prove dangerous to anyone with a milk allergy.
The Food Standards Agency is publicising the recall and added: “This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.”
The affected product is Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips, which come in a 360g packet, and have a use by date of February 14, 2026. They retail for £3.45, but are often used as part of meal deals, such as the Valentine’s Meal Deal which is available at the moment.
Co-op is recalling the chips, and has also contacted allergy support organisations, which will spread the news. The chain is putting up posters in its stores, too.
It has told customers that to get a refund or a replacement, they can go to their local store, and if bought online, call 0330 041 7737. The general Co-op customer careline is on 0800 0686 727 or contact online by clicking here.
Co-op added: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”