Food recalls in the United Kingdom in 2019
178 official food recall notices published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom in 2019, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
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178 notices, newest first · page 1 of 4.
- 24 December 2019publishedFSAProduct recallLabelling error
THIS UK recalls two THIS Isn’t Chicken plant-based products because of incorrect date labelling
Official wording (English):
The affected products have been labelled with incorrect ’use by' dates in December 2020 and may be unsafe to eat after the intended 'use by' dates in January 2020.
- 20 December 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Sacla’ recalls various pesto products because of undeclared peanuts
Official wording (English):
Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
- 18 December 2019publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Heinz and Tesco recall 7+ months Heinz By Nature baby food jars because a product purchased from Tesco has been tampered with
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of sharp metal fragments makes this product unsafe to eat and presents a safety risk.
- 13 December 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
John Lewis recalls Lazzaroni Italian Collection Christmas Gift Bag because of missing product label
Official wording (English):
Egg, milk, wheat (gluten), almonds, nuts and soya. This product contains allergens making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg, milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten and/or an allergy to almonds, nuts and/or soya
- 13 December 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Sainsbury’s recalls Vegan Deli-Style Coleslaw and Vegan Potato Salad because they may contain egg
Official wording (English):
Egg These products may contain egg making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
- 13 December 2019publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Yaadgaar recalls Rasmalai due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious…
- 12 December 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Sainsbury’s recalls 18 Mini Egg Bites because of undeclared allergens
Official wording (English):
Egg and mustard This product contains egg and mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance egg, and/or an allergy to mustard.
- 11 December 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Hipp UK recalls Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack because of undeclared fish oil
Official wording (English):
Fish This product contains fish oil making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
- 6 December 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Unilever recalls Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato because of undeclared celery and mustard
Official wording (English):
Celery and mustard This product contains celery and mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.
- 6 December 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Oumph! recalls ‘The Chunk’ because it contains undeclared mustard
Official wording (English):
Mustard This product contains mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
- 3 December 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Asda recalls Meatball Marinara meal due to undeclared milk
Official wording (English):
Milk This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
- 27 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
TJ Morris recalls Oxfordshire Tea Co. Butter Shortbread due to inaccurate allergen labelling
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- 27 November 2019publishedFSAProduct recallE. coli
Darwin’s Dairy recalls milk and cream products because of a potential breakdown in pasteurisation procedures
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of harmful bacteria such as E. coli in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by E. coli include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. Other harmful bacteria may be…
- 25 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Sainsbury’s recalls Hot Buffalo Dip due to undeclared egg
Official wording (English):
Egg This product contains egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
- 23 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Sainsbury’s recalls Tomato & Basil Soup due to undeclared wheat
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) Some products may contain wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- 23 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Aldi recalls British Breaded Chicken Steaks due to undeclared milk
Official wording (English):
Milk This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
- 20 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Waitrose recalls Carrot & Coriander Soup because of undeclared allergens
Official wording (English):
Barley (gluten) and celery This product contains barley (gluten) and celery making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley (gluten) and/or an allergy to celery.
- 15 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Welsh Cottage Cakes recalls its Spelt & Fruit Cake due to undeclared wheat
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) This product contains wheat making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- 12 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Mondelez UK recalls Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Robins because of undeclared almonds
Official wording (English):
Nuts (almonds) This product contains almonds (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
- 12 November 2019publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Pots & Co recalls a variety of desserts because they may contain pieces of glass
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of glass, which presents a possible health risk.
- 8 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
La Boulangere recalls Brioche Hot-Dog Buns due to undeclared allergens
Official wording (English):
Milk and Wheat (gluten) This product contains milk and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- 6 November 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Harvey Nichols recalls Dark Chocolate Gingers because of undeclared pistachio
Official wording (English):
Nuts (Pistachio) This product contains pistachio (nuts). This means that the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
- 3 November 2019publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Update 2: Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various houmous products because of the possible presence of salmonella
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 31 October 2019publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Updated: Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various houmous products because of the possible presence of salmonella
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 29 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Costa Coffee recalls Millionaire Mallow Bites because of undeclared allergens
Official wording (English):
Egg, wheat or gluten. This product contains egg and wheat making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg, wheat or gluten.
- 29 October 2019publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various houmous products because of the possible presence of salmonella
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 25 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
TJX Europe (TK Maxx and Homesense) are recalling LITALY Wafer Roll products because of undeclared egg
Official wording (English):
Egg These products contain egg making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
- 25 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
McCormick France recalls products from its STUBB’S range because of undeclared mustard
Official wording (English):
Mustard These products contain mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
- 25 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Lidl GB recalls Baresa Green Pesto Alla Genovese because of undeclared peanuts
Official wording (English):
Peanuts This product contains peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
- 25 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Spartan Protein recalls various products because of incorrect allergen labelling
Official wording (English):
These products contain milk, oats (gluten), peanuts and soya. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, oats or gluten or an allergy to peanuts or soya.
- 24 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Co-op recalls Bakery Short Crust Mince Pie 4s because of undeclared barley (gluten)
Official wording (English):
Barley (gluten). This product contains barley (gluten) making it a possible health risk with an allergy or intolerance to barley (gluten).
- 23 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
LIDL GB recalls J.D. GROSS Mozart Kugeln because allergen labelling is not in English
Official wording (English):
Milk, nuts, peanuts, soya, egg, cereals (gluten) This product contains milk, almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios, and may also contain other nuts, peanuts, soya, egg and cereals containing gluten, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance egg, gluten, milk or milk…
- 19 October 2019publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Bernard Matthews recalls 9 Turkey Dinosaurs because they may contain small pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
The product may contain small pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 18 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Tesco recalls Takeaway Hot Indian Meal For 2 because of undeclared cashew nuts
Official wording (English):
Nuts (cashew nuts) This product contains cashew nuts which are not declared on the outer packaging making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
- 15 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Lidl Northern Ireland recalls three products as the allergens are not written in English
Official wording (English):
These products contain or may contain barley and other cereals containing gluten, egg, milk, nuts (almonds, hazelnuts and others), peanuts, sesame and soya. This makes the products unsafe for anyone with an allergy to nuts (almonds, hazelnuts and others), peanuts, sesame and soya and/or an allergy…
- 15 October 2019publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Birds Eye recalls certain batch codes of 50 Chicken Nuggets as they may contain small pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
The product may contain small pieces of plastic which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 11 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Cesare Fiorucci SpA recalls two salami products because of undeclared milk
Official wording (English):
Milk The products contain milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
- 11 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
LIDL GB recalls Alpenfest Pretzel Ice Cream because allergens are not declared in English
Official wording (English):
This product contains egg, hazelnut, milk, soya, wheat and may also contain other nuts, peanuts and sesame. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg, milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten, or an allergy to soya, sesame, hazelnuts…
- 11 October 2019publishedFSAProduct recallChemical contaminant or residue
Pasco Foods recalls several varieties of cooking sauces because of a lack of microbiological controls
Official wording (English):
Manufacturing controls that could potentially adversely affect the safety of the products listed above could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company. The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium Botulinum. Botulinum toxin may cause a…
- 5 October 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Focused Nutrition recalls Choc Chip Flapjack because of incorrect allergen labelling
Official wording (English):
This product contains oats (gluten) and soya and may contain milk, nuts, peanuts and sulphites. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts, peanuts or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy or intolerance to…
- 23 September 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Lidl Northern Ireland recalls three products as the allergens are not in English
Official wording (English):
The above products contain milk, wheat and egg, which have not been mentioned on the label. This makes the product unsafe for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or its constituents, an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten and/or an allergy or intolerance to egg.
- 23 September 2019publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lidl Northern Ireland recalls three products as the cooking instructions are not in English
Official wording (English):
The cooking instructions on the above products are not written in English. This means there is a risk the cooking instructions are unclear and the products may not be thoroughly cooked before being eaten.
- 21 September 2019publishedFSAFood alert for actionSalmonella
FSA issues precautionary egg safety and handling advice concerning one flock code
Official wording (English):
A very small number of the above eggs may be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 20 September 2019publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Pipers Crisps recalls varieties of crisps because of possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The products listed above may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those…
- 14 September 2019publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Soupologie recalls soup products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The products listed above may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those…
- 13 September 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Mondelez UK recalls Belvita Soft Bakes Choco Hazelnut Flavour breakfast biscuits because of undeclared milk
Official wording (English):
Milk This product may contain milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
- 13 September 2019publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Consumers advised about ready-to-eat products supplied by Café Class Ltd
Official wording (English):
As these products were not prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 13 September 2019publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Booths recalls Traditional Coleslaw because the product may contain plastic pieces
Official wording (English):
The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
- 12 September 2019publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Struik Foods recalls Bunlimited Crispy Onions because they may contain small pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
The presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.
- 10 September 2019publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Sour Cream and Chive Mix because of undeclared wheat
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) This product contains wheat making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
Sources: openFDA (U.S. FDA food enforcement reports), CC0 · Health Canada / CFIA Recalls and Safety Alerts, Open Government Licence – Canada · Food Standards Agency food alerts, OGL v3 · RappelConso (DGCCRF), Licence Ouverte 2.0. Shares and counts: Shelfpedia calculations.