Supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and M&S are recalling dozens of chicken products out of fear that they are contaminated with salmonella.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Food poisoning symptoms include feeling sick, diarrhoea, being sick, stomach cramps, a high temperature of 38C or above, and feeling generally unwell, such as feeling tired or having aches and chills, according to the NHS.
If you have purchased chicken products from a supermarket recently, check below to see if it’s been recalled before consuming.
If you have an affected product, do not eat it, but return it to the supermarket you bought it from for a full refund.
Tesco chicken recall full list
The following chicken products have been recalled for batches up to and including the use by date shown:
- Tesco chicken breast slices 180g (20/05/22)
- Tesco chicken breast slices 360g (20/05/22)
- Tesco chicken breast slices 180g (Express) (19/05/22)
- Tesco tikka chicken breast thins 180g (18/05/22)
- Tesco coronation chicken pieces 180g (18/05/22)
- Tesco tandoori chicken pieces 180g (19/05/22)
- Tesco garlic & herb chicken breast mini fillets 170g (19/05/22)
- Tesco fajita chicken breast mini fillets 170g (18/05/22)
- Tesco flame grilled chicken breast mini fillets 170g (20/05/22)
- Tesco sliced chicken breast with sage & onion 180g (19/05/22)
- Tesco piri piri chicken breast mini fillets 170g (18/05/22)
- Tesco BBQ chicken breast pieces 180g (19/05/22)
- Tesco piri piri chicken breast pieces 180g (19/05/22)
- Tesco flame grilled chicken thins 180g (18/05/22)
Tesco says: “If you’ve bought an affected product, please don’t eat it. Instead, return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.”
Aldi chicken recall full list
The following chicken products have been recalled for batches up to and including the use by date shown:
- Triple Wraps: Chicken & Bacon Caesar, Chicken Fajita, Sweet Chili Chicken (15/05/22)
- Wraps Mixed: Chicken & Bacon Caesar (15/05/22)
- Triple Sandwiches: Classic Selection, Chicken & Bacon (15/05/22)
- S/S Sandwiches: Chicken Beechwood Smoked Bacon & Stuffing (15/05/22)
- Deep Filled Sandwiches: Chicken & Bacon (15/05/22)
- Deeper Fill Sandwiches: Roast Chicken Salad, Chicken & Stuffing (15/05/22)
- Classic Sandwiches: Chicken & Sweetcorn (15/05/22)
- Flavoured Mini Chicken Fillets: Mango Curry, Shwarma (from 11/05/22 up to and including 19/05/22).
Aldi said in a statement: “The products listed above are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given.
“We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation”.
Sainsbury’s chicken recall full list
The following chicken products have been recalled for batches up to and including the use by date shown:
- by Sainsbury’s Chicken, Bacon & Caesar Wrap (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Chicken Fajita Triple Wrap (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Spring on the Lemon Chicken Sandwich (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- TTD Greek Chicken & Tzatziki Premium Wrap (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Chicken and Bacon Sub Roll (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Cafe Chicken & Bacon Topped Toastie (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Jerk Chicken Wrap (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Chicken & Sweetcorn Sandwich (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Chicken with Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing Sandwich (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Chicken & Bacon Sandwich (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Chicken Salad Sandwich (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Chicken Triple Sandwich (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Coronation Chicken Sandwich (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Thai Red Chicken Sandwich(03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Classic Triple Sandwich (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Gluten Free Chicken Caesar Wrap (03/05/22-14/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s chargrilled chicken slices 160g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s chargrilled chicken slices 300g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s firecracker chicken slices 160g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Garlic & Herb Chicken Breast Slices 180g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Kansas City BBQ Wings 486g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Flamegrilled Chicken Grills 180g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Sage & Onion Chicken Breast Slice 180g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Chargrilled Salt & Chilli Thigh Fillets 150g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thigh Fillets 150g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Piri Piri Chicken Mini Fillets 170g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Mexican Chicken Mini Fillets 170g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Flamegrilled Chicken Mini Fillets 170g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Cajun Chicken Grills 180g (03/05/22-20/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Classic Sandwich Platter (03/05/22-12/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Meat Sandwich Platter (03/05/22-12/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Gluten Free Sandwich Platter (03/05/22-12/05/22)
- by Sainsbury’s Wrap Platter (03/05/22-12/05/22)
Sainsbury’s said in a statement: “We are recalling the majority of Sainsbury’s and Taste the Difference chicken sandwiches, chicken wraps, chicken sandwich platters and some of our cooked chicken.
“This is a precautionary measure as our supplier has alerted us that salmonella has been detected in some batches of cooked chicken. We are asking customers not to consume the product and to return it to their nearest Sainsbury’s store, where they will receive a full refund.”
Waitrose chicken recall full list
The following chicken products have been recalled for batches up to and including the use by date 14/05/22.
- Waitrose Roast Chicken Salad with Salad Cream Sandwich
- Waitrose Roast Chicken & Stuffing Sandwich
- Waitrose Roast Chicken & Sweetcorn Sandwich
- Waitrose Essential Chicken Mayo Sandwich
- Waitrose Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap
- Waitrose Sweet Chilli Chicken with Coconut & Coriander Pickle Wrap
- Waitrose Deep Filled Roast Chicken & Stuffing Sandwich
- Waitrose Roast Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
- Waitrose Deep Filled Roast Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
- Waitrose Entertaining Meat Roulade Wrap Selection
Waitrose said in a statement: “Waitrose is recalling the above products as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of Salmonella, which may cause illness if consumed.No other Waitrose products are impacted.”
Waitrose encourages customers to not eat the products, but ti package it up and return it to a Waitrose store for a refund.
M&S chicken recall full list
The following chicken products have been recalled for batches up to and including the use by date shown:
- Coronation Chicken Deli Filler (11/05/22-17/05/22)
- 14 piece classic sandwich platter (11/05/22-13/05/22)
- Classic mini roll selection (11/05/22-12/05/22)
- Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap (11/05/22-12/05/22)
- Made Without Wheat Gluten Free Chicken & Bacon Sandwich (11/05/22-13/05/22)
- Roast Chicken & Bacon Sandwich (11/05/22-13/05/22)
- Roast Chicken & Salad Sandwich (11/05/22-13/05/22)
- Chicken & Bacon Layered Salad (11/05/22-15/05/22)
- Chargrilled Chicken Caesar Salad (11/05/22-15/05/22)
- Chicken Honey Mustard Pasta Salad (11/05/22-15/05/22)
- Café Gluten Free Chicken Salad Sandwich (11/05/22-12/05/22)
- Café Classic Sandwich Selection (11/05/22-13/05/22)
M&S said in a statement: “We are advising customers not to consume this product. Any customers in possession of this product can return it to their nearest store where a full refund will be given.
“Only listed products are affected. We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused.”
Co-op chicken recall full list
The following chicken products have been recalled for batches up to and including the use by date shown:
- Co-op Chicken Mayo Sandwich (14/02/22)
- Co-op Chicken & Stuffing Sandwich (14/02/22)
- Co-op Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap (14/02/22)
- Co-op Chicken & Sweetcorn Sandwich (14/02/22)
- Co-op Coronation Chicken Sandwich (14/02/22)
- Coop Chow Mein 375g (20/02/22)
- Coop Chicken Curry & Egg Fried Rice 400g (20/02/22)
- Coop Sweet & Sour Chicken with Egg Fried Rice 400g (20/02/22)
Co-op said in a statement: “Due to a possible contamination, in the interest of our customers’ safety Co-op is carrying out a precautionary recall.
“Please return the products to your nearest Co-op store for a refund, or if you are self-isolating or shielding please contact our Customer Careline.”