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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neve Dawson

Major UK supermarkets recall fruit products due to potential salmonella contamination

  • The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said that Prepworld has recalled a number of fruit items sold by major supermarkets “after testing identified Salmonella in apple and kiwi used in the products.”
  • The recall targets the following items: ASDA Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry (220g, use by 23 June 2026, 24 June 2026), Morrisons Kiwi, Melon & Strawberries (220g, use by 24 June 2026), Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry (250g, use by 24 June 2026), Tesco Kiwi Fruit Pot (100g, use by 23 June 2026) and Waitrose Pink Lady Apple and Grapes (115g, use by 23 June 2026).
  • Prepworld is also recalling: M&S Café Pink Lady Apple (90g, use by 24 June 2026), M&S (FTG) Pink Lady Apple (90g, use by 24 June 2026), M&S Pink Lady Apple Slices (225g, use by 24 June 2026), Sainsbury’s Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry (220g, use by 23 June 2026), Sainsbury’s Orange & Kiwi (240g, use by 23 June 2026), Sainsbury’s Pink Lady Apple & Grape (240g, use by 23 June 2026), Tesco Fruit Kebabs (290g, use by 23 June 2026) and Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry (125g, use by 23 June 2026 and 24 June 2026).
  • According to the FSA website, Salmonella can lead to symptoms such as diarrhoea, fever and abdominal cramps.
  • The FSA has advised those who have purchased any of the aforementioned items to “not eat them” and “return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.”
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