Food recalls in the United Kingdom in 2020
150 official food recall notices published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom in 2020, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
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150 notices, newest first · page 1 of 3.
- 30 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
ASK Italian recalls Christmas Crackers because of undeclared allergens
Official wording (English):
Allergens: Peanuts, soya, barley (gluten), eggs, wheat (gluten), almonds (nuts) and oats (gluten). This product contains peanuts, soya, barley (gluten), eggs, wheat (gluten) and may contain almonds (nuts) and oats (gluten). This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy…
- 24 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Buchanan Distribution recalls Nudie Snacks Salted Caramel Brownie Protein Balls because of undeclared milk
Official wording (English):
Milk The product contains milk, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.
- 23 December 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Yekta Foods recalls Achachi Jelly Cups because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking hazard The product contains carrageenan which can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape and size and manner of consumption of the food. The product can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip and therefore can cause…
- 22 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts because of undeclared sulphur dioxide
Official wording (English):
Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites This product contains sulphur dioxide, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
- 17 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Windmill Organics recalls Biona Organic Horseradish Relish because of undeclared mustard
Official wording (English):
Mustard This product contains mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
- 17 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
D’Haubry Bakery recalls Macarons de Pauline Fraise-Pistache-Chocolat because of undeclared milk
Official wording (English):
Milk The product contains milk, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.
- 17 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Costa Coffee recalls Jammy Rudolph Shortcake because of 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.
- 16 December 2020publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Lidl GB recalls Red Hen Breaded Chicken Nuggets and Red Hen Southern Fried Chicken Pops because of contamination with salmonella
Official wording (English):
The presence of salmonella in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 14 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Marks & Spencer recalls Balanced For You Red Thai Chicken Curry because of 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.
- 14 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Festive Fruit & Nut Selection because of undeclared sulphur dioxide
Official wording (English):
Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites This product contains sulphur dioxide, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
- 10 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Picard recalls various frozen products because allergens are not listed in English on the label
Official wording (English):
Almonds (nuts), celery, cereals containing gluten, egg, fish, mustard, milk, pistachios (nuts), soya, and sulphites. These products contain almonds (nuts) celery, cereals containing gluten, egg, fish, mustard, milk, pistachios (nuts), soya, and sulphites, making them a possible health risk for…
- 10 December 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Lakeland recalls Flower & White Bake On Strong White Bread Flour because of undeclared wheat (gluten).
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
- 4 December 2020publishedFSAProduct recallChemical contaminant or residue
Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Dairy UK recalls Nescafé Shakissimo Espresso Latte because of contamination with cleaning solution
Official wording (English):
The product has been contaminated with cleaning solution containing hydrogen peroxide which may make the product unsafe to drink.
- 3 December 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Meng Fu recalls several meat ball products because the products do not meet food safety requirements
Official wording (English):
The meat used to make these products does not meet food safety requirements, therefore the products may be unsafe to eat.
- 27 November 2020publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Happy Hounds Wales Ltd recalls frozen raw dog food products because of the possible presence of salmonella
Official wording (English):
The products listed above may contain salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet…
- 17 November 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Update: Roasted coffee beans covered in dark chocolate products recalled because they contain undeclared nuts
Official wording (English):
Risk: Almonds (nuts) These products contain almonds (nuts) making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds (nuts).
- 17 November 2020publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Tesco recalls Tesco 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The product listed is 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 over 65…
- 14 November 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Roasted coffee beans covered in dark chocolate products recalled because they contain undeclared nuts
Official wording (English):
Risk: Almonds (nuts) These products contain almonds (nuts) making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds (nuts).
- 13 November 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Asda recalls Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins because of 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.
- 11 November 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther microbiological risk
Diageo Great Britain recalls Guinness Draught 0.0% because of possible presence of mould
Official wording (English):
This product may contain mould. Mould does not usually cause food poisoning, however, the FSA would advise against consuming visibly mouldy foods because the presence of mould might make the food unsafe.
- 9 November 2020publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Nutricia recalls Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months because it may contain small pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
- 6 November 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Lidl GB recalls What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs because of 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.
- 5 November 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Iceland recalls Twix Barres Glacées (Twix Ice-Cream Bars) because the allergens are not listed in English
Official wording (English):
Milk, almonds (nuts), hazelnuts (nuts), peanuts, soya and wheat (gluten) This product contains milk, soya and wheat (gluten), making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, milk or milk constituents. It may contain almonds…
- 30 October 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Cocoa Libre recalls Caramel and Sea Salt Chocolate because of undeclared hazelnuts
Official wording (English):
Hazelnuts (nuts) This product contains hazelnuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts).
- 30 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Bettinehoeve recalls Goat’s Cheeses because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might 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…
- 29 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Bettinehoeve recalls Bettine Blanc Goat’s Cheese because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The product listed above might 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…
- 28 October 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
North South Retail recalls Dunkin’ Donuts Variety Shell 4 pack because the allergens are not labelled in English
Official wording (English):
Eggs Milk Nuts Soya Wheat (gluten) This product contains egg, milk, soya, wheat (gluten), and nuts (hazelnuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, milk or milk constituents and/or egg. It may also contain other…
- 28 October 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Waitrose & Partners recall Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because allergens are not labelled in English
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.
- 24 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther microbiological risk
Soho Florids UK recalls Potter’s Herbals Malt Extract with Cod Liver Oil because of possible presence of mould
Official wording (English):
This product may contain mould, which makes it unsafe to consume.
- 23 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Seery’s Heatherfield recalls Bridge Bakery Cakes because of the possible presence of metal pieces
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of metal, which makes the products unsafe to eat.
- 23 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Sainsbury’s recalls by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels because of contamination with Salmonella
Official wording (English):
The presence of salmonella in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps
- 22 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Aldi extends its recall of Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken because of the possible presence of salmonella
Official wording (English):
The products listed above may be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 16 October 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Waitrose & Partners recalls No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because of undeclared allergens
Official wording (English):
Almonds, hazelnut (nuts) and soya This product contains almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almond, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya.
- 16 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Lidl GB recalls Simply Mature White Cheddar because it may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of plastic which makes the product unsafe to eat
- 15 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lidl GB recalls Cologran Sucralose sweetener tablets because of undeclared aspartame (E951)
Official wording (English):
This product contains aspartame, (E951), (a source of phenylalanine) making it a possible health risk for sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
- 14 October 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao Spinach Noodle because of 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.
- 8 October 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
North South Retail recalls Dunkin Boston Kreme Donuts because the allergens are not labelled in English
Official wording (English):
Egg Milk Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios). Soya Wheat (gluten) This product contains egg, milk, soya and wheat (gluten), making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, milk or milk constituents and/or egg. It may…
- 6 October 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
P & B (Foods) recalls Ahmed Foods Garlic Pickle in Oil and Mango Pickle in Oil because of undeclared mustard
Official wording (English):
Mustard These products contain mustard making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
- 6 October 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Waitrose & Partners recall Pork and Chorizo Burgers because of 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.
- 6 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Updated - Lidl GB extends its recall of Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets because of undeclared aspartame (E951)
Official wording (English):
This product contains aspartame, (E951), (a source of phenylalanine) making it a possible health risk for sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
- 6 October 2020publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Aldi recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken because of the possible presence of salmonella
Official wording (English):
The products listed above may be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 28 September 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lidl GB recalls Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets because of undeclared aspartame (E951)
Official wording (English):
This product contains aspartame, (E951), (a source of phenylalanine) making it a possible health risk for sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
- 22 September 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Worthenshaws recalls Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because of inaccurate allergen information on the label
Official wording (English):
Oats (that are gluten free) These products contain oats (that are gluten free) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to oats.
- 22 September 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Stockley’s recalls Fruit Sherbets because of undeclared milk
Official wording (English):
Milk This product contains milk making the product a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
- 21 September 2020publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Faughan Foods extends its recall of Glensallagh Chicken Breast Products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might 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…
- 21 September 2020publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Dunnes Stores recalls Cooked Chicken Pieces and Cooked Chicken Tikka Pieces because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might 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…
- 17 September 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Waitrose & Partners recalls Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts
Official wording (English):
Walnuts (nuts) This product contains walnuts (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with allergy to nuts.
- 15 September 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
SPAR recalls Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers 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.
- 10 September 2020publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Faughan Foods is recalling Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces because of 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…
- 9 September 2020publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Country Products recalls Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins 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.
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