What can I do if I find something wrong with food I bought?

Return it to the store with your receipt for a refund. If it made you ill, report it to Environmental Health and keep the packaging as evidence.

Can a supermarket charge me more than the shelf price?

No. If a price is displayed, the supermarket should honour it. While not legally binding (it's an 'invitation to treat'), most supermarkets will honour displayed prices as a matter of policy.

What if my online grocery substitutions are wrong?

You can reject any substitution at delivery. If charged for an item you didn't receive or accept, you're entitled to a full refund for that item.

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Common Tesco Complaints

Poor Food Quality

Expired, spoiled, or contaminated food

Price Mismatch

Charged more than shelf price

Unacceptable Substitution

Online order substituted poorly

Missing Items

Items charged but not delivered

Laws That Protect You

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Products must be of satisfactory quality and as described.

Section 9Section 10Section 11

Food Safety Act 1990

Food must be safe to eat and as described.

Weights and Measures Act 1985

Products must be accurately weighed and measured.

Tips for Tesco Complaints

Check use-by dates before purchasing
Keep receipts for price disputes
Report food safety issues to Environmental Health
Substitutions can be rejected at delivery
Clubcard/loyalty prices must be honored if advertised

If Tesco Doesn't Respond

1
Customer Service
Allow 14 days
Contact the supermarket's customer service team via phone, email, or in-store
2
Formal Complaint
Write a formal complaint referencing the Consumer Rights Act or Food Safety Act
3
Trading Standards
Report food safety or mislabelling issues to your local Trading Standards office
Visit website
4
Environmental Health
Report hygiene or contamination concerns to your local council's Environmental Health team

Contact Emails

customer.service@tesco.co.uk

Customer Service

Expected Response Time

14 days

Supermarkets typically respond within 14 days. Food safety issues should be reported to Environmental Health immediately.

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