SUPERMARKET chains Sainsbury's and Tesco are recalling some of their tinned foods over fears they may contain rubber.

The tinned goods affected include beef ravioli and macaroni cheese.

Both retailers have claimed it is just a "precautionary measure" but have told customers not to eat the products, which have been manufactured in Belgium, and return them for a full refund.

Notices will be displayed in stores where the products are sold explaining to customers why the products are being recalled and telling them what actions to take if they have bought the products.

Affected are:

Sainsbury’s Beef Ravioli in Tomato Sauce
Product code: 121811 Pack size: 400g ‘Best before’ end: January 2019

Sainsbury’s Macaroni Cheese
Product code: 125901 Pack size: 410g ‘Best before’ end: January 2019

Tesco Beef Ravioli
Product batch codes: LB3048 81724C, LB3049 81724C Pack size: 400g ‘Best before’ end: December 2018

Tesco Everyday Value Beef Ravioli
Product batch code: LA146 84824C Pack size: 400g ‘Best before’ end: April 2019