High street supermarkets including the likes of Morrisons, Tesco, Lidl, Waitrose and Co-op, have been among the retailers recalling food items recently. Everything from tinned tuna to pasta sauces, croissants and chicken nuggets have made appearances on the list of items that shoppers have been advised to return to store.
Many of the items have been mis-labelled, meaning that allergy alerts haven't been included on the packaging, others pose a salmonella risk, while some even have the potential to contain small pieces of glass or metal. We've listed some of the most recent alerts below.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) lists the products that pose a risk to consumers. It is a government department responsible for protecting public health in relation to food. It says on its website: "Our fundamental mission is food you can trust".
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Advice from the FSA is that if you have any of the products listed, check the batch number and use by date against the information given and if they match you should return the items to your local store for a full refund. So, now is the time to check your cupboards, fridge and pantry's to see if any of the items listed are lurking on your shelves.
Tesco croissants
Tesco is recalling Tesco Frozen All Butter Croissants 6 pack because it may contain almonds (nuts) not mentioned on the label. The Food Standards Agency says this is "due to a packaging error ". It adds; "If you have bought the product and have an allergy to almonds (nuts) do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund."
Tesco Frozen All Butter Croissants 6 pack
Pack size: 255g - 6pack
Use by: September 2022
Allergens: Nuts (almond)
A spokesperson said: "Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product."
Waitrose King Prawns
Waitrose is recalling Frozen Cooked and Peeled Jumbo King Prawns and Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns because they may contain raw, uncooked prawns. The possible presence of raw, uncooked prawns makes this product unsafe to eat. The retailer has posted notices in stores informing customers of the recall. If you have bought the products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: VN394
Best before: All date codes up to and including June 2023
Waitrose Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: VN394
Best before: All date codes up to and including February 2024
Dolmio sauce
Mars Food UK is recalling Dolmio carbonara pasta sauce pouch and Dolmio carbonara pasta sauce stir-in because they contain soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Dolmio carbonara pasta sauce pouch
Pack size: 150g
Best before: 28 February 2023 and Best before: 01 March 2023
Dolmio carbonara pasta sauce stir-in
Pack size: 150g
Best before: 26 April 2023 and Best before: 27 April 2023
Morrisons chicken goujons
Morrisons is recalling several breaded chicken products because they may contain small pieces of glass, making them unsafe to eat.
Morrisons Breaded Chicken Goujons
Pack size: 270g, 650g
Use by: June 2022, 21 June 2022
Morrisons Breaded Chicken Nuggets
Pack size: 260g
Use by: 19 June 2022
Morrisons Breaded Chicken Platter
Pack size: 600g
Use by: 19 June 2022
Morrisons Breaded Chicken Steaks
Pack size: 500g
Use by: 18 June 2022
A spokesperson said: "Please do not eat this product and return it to your nearest store for a full refund . We don't need a receipt. No other products are affected by this issue.
"We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety."
Alpro Rice drink
Alpro UK Limited is recalling part of a batch of Alpro Rice drink because it contains oats (gluten), which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to oats or gluten.
Alpro Rice drink
Pack size: 1 litre
Batch code: L 090 2 (the affected batch was manufactured between 15:07 and 18:24)
Best before: 31 December 2022
Lidl lager
Lidl GB is extending the recall of Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% to include additional date codes because it contains sulphur dioxide which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Starovice Czech Lager 5.0%
Pack size: 500ml
Use by: December 23 2022
Allergens: Sulphur Dioxide
A spokesperson said: "Lidl GB is recalling the above product from customers and been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product."
Co-op pasta and salad
Co-op is recalling Co-op Peri Peri Chicken Pasta Bowl and Co-op Prawn Marie Rose Layered Salad because they have been labelled with a 'use-by' date of 01 July 2022 instead of 01 June 2022.
Co-op Peri Peri Chicken Pasta Bowl and Co-op Prawn Marie Rose Layered Salad
Pasta pack size: 280g
Pasta use by: July 1 2022
Salad pack side: 280g
Salad use by: July 1 2022
A spokesperson said: "Co-op is recalling the above products. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products."
Co-op tuna chunks
Co-op is recalling Co-op Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil and Co-op Tuna Chunks in Springwater because the products may contain pieces of metal, making them unsafe to eat.
Co-op Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil and Co-op Tuna Chunks in Springwater
Pack size (in Sunflower Oil): 3 x 145g
Best before (in Sunflower Oil): August 31 2026
Pack size (in Springwater): 3 x 145g
Best before (in Springwater): August 31 2024
A spokesperson said: "Co-op is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products."
Tesco Chicken and Vegetable soup
Tesco is recalling Tesco Chicken and Vegetable cup soup with croutons because it may contain small pieces of metal. The possible presence of small pieces of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.
Tesco Chicken and Vegetable cup soup with croutons
Pack size: 110g (5 pack)
Use by: October 31 2023
Tesco digestive biscuits
Tesco is recalling Tesco Free From Digestive Biscuits because they may contain small pieces of metal which make it unsafe to eat.
Tesco Free From Digestive Biscuits
Pack size: 160g
Use by: March 2023
Lidl Pistachios
Lidl GB is recalling Alesto Californian Pistachios Roasted & Salted because salmonella has been found in the product.
Alesto Californian Pistachios Roasted & Salted
Pack size: 200g
Use by: October 4 2022
A spokesperson said: "Lidl GB is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
"If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. If you require further information, please contact Lidl GB Customer Services on 0370 444 1234."
Kinder products
Ferrero is extending its precautionary recall of a selection of European labelled Kinder products manufactured at the Arlon factory in Belgium, which might be contaminated with Salmonella.
Investigations have found that some products, intended for the European market only and which have already been recalled by Ferrero in Europe, have been imported into the UK by UK importers not linked to Ferrero.
Kinder Maxi Mix Peluche
Pack size: 133g
Best before: 21 August 2022
Kinder Niespodzianka Maxi Lei
Pack size: 100g
Best before: 21 August 2022
Ferrero Kinder Mix Geschenktüte
Pack size: 193g
Best before: 21 August 2022
Ferrero Kinder Mix Bunte Mischung
Pack size: 132g
Best before: 21 August 2022
Kinder Niespodzianka Maxi Uni BN
Pack size: 100g
Best before: 21 August 2022
Kinder Surprise Geant Gar
Pack size: 100g
Best before: 20 August 2022
Kinder Surprise Fille
Pack size: 100g
Best before: 20 April 2022
Kinder Schokobons Sachet
Pack size: 125g and 200g
Best before 26 October 2022
Kinder Happy Moments
Pack size: 242g
Best before: 21 August 2022
Kinder Happy Momen t Ballotin 1
Pack size: All
Best before: 21 August 2022
Swieta Kinder J ajko Z Niespodzianka Maxi Uni Wn
Pack size: 100g
Best before: 21 August 2022
Kinder Schoko-Bons:
Pack size: 70g, 200g and 320g
Use by: January 4 2023
A spokesperson said: "Ferrero is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products."
Kinder products are sold at a number of major supermarkets, including, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi, and Waitrose.
