Food recalls in the United Kingdom in 2023
122 official food recall notices published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom in 2023, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
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122 notices, newest first · page 1 of 3.
- 29 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Update 1: Refresco Beverages UK Limited recalls several juice drinks because of potential metal contamination in the straws
Official wording (English):
These products may contain metal in the straws which makes them unsafe.
- 29 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallE. coli
Chiltern Artisan recalls Chilli Sticks because of contamination with E. Coli
Official wording (English):
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some of the product listed above and the use-by date is also not displayed on the product packaging making it unsafe to eat Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes…
- 28 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallLabelling error
Waitrose and Partners recalls Waitrose 8 Red Onion Bhajis with a Date and Tamarind Dip because of an incorrect use-by date
Official wording (English):
The product listed above has been labelled with an incorrect ‘use by’ date which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 27 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallE. coli
Update 2: Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, (STEC). Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure…
- 25 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallE. coli
Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese because of contamination with E. Coli
Official wording (English):
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some batches of the product listed above. Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure…
- 25 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallE. coli
Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, (STEC). Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure…
- 24 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallE. coli
Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli
Official wording (English):
The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, (STEC). Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure…
- 23 December 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Mondelez International recalls The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Snakes because of undeclared wheat (gluten)
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) This product may contain wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- 22 December 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Country Kitchen recalls Double Chocolate Chip Muffins 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.
- 22 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallE. coli
Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese because of contamination with E. Coli
Official wording (English):
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some batches of 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…
- 21 December 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Jumbo Midlands Ltd recalls Home Taste Suya Mix 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.
- 21 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Jumbo Midlands Ltd recalls Home Taste Suya Mix because it contains illegal dyes
Official wording (English):
These illegal dyes are not permitted in food. This means the product may pose a risk to health.
- 19 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Refresco Beverages UK Limited recalls several juice drinks because of potential metal contamination in the straws
Official wording (English):
These products may contain metal in the straws which makes them unsafe.
- 15 December 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Charlie Bigham’s recalls Thai Green Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice because of undeclared mustard
Official wording (English):
Mustard This product may contain mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
- 14 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Princes Group recalls various canned bean products because they may contain small rubber balls
Official wording (English):
These products may contain small rubber balls which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 13 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix because of the possible presence of moths
Official wording (English):
This product has a presence of insects (moths), which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 1 December 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Mars Wrigley UK recalls various Revels® products because they may contain small pieces of rubber
Official wording (English):
These products may contain small pieces of rubber which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 30 November 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Lidl GB recalls XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because of undeclared sulphites
Official wording (English):
Sulphites This product contains sulphites making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
- 26 November 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Tesco recalls Growers Harvest Garden Peas because of possible contamination with an unknown type of berry
Official wording (English):
These products may contain an unknown type of berry which may make the product unsafe to eat.
- 24 November 2023publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Lidl recalls Braemoor Duck Breast Fillet products because of the presence of Salmonella
Official wording (English):
Salmonella has been found in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 21 November 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Lidl GB recalls Fin Carré White Chocolate because it may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of plastic which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 16 November 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Morrisons recalls Free From Gluten Choco Crackles because of undeclared allergens
Official wording (English):
Hazelnuts (nuts), milk, oats (that are gluten free) This product contains hazelnuts (nuts), milk, and oats (that are gluten free) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts), an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to oats (that…
- 10 November 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Tesco recalls Tesco Plant Chef Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tikka Masala 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.
- 8 November 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution recall varieties of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking Hazard The possibility that the rolling ball may detach, which could cause a choking hazard.
- 28 October 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Morrisons recalls Morrisons Market Street 18 Caramel Crispy Bites because of undeclared egg
Official wording (English):
Egg This product may contain egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
- 28 October 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Asda recalls The Bakery at Asda 20 Chocolate Caramel Mini Crisp Bites because of undeclared egg
Official wording (English):
Egg This product may contain egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
- 27 October 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices because milk is not emphasised on the label
Official wording (English):
Milk This product contains milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
- 27 October 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Tesco recalls Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites because of undeclared egg
Official wording (English):
Egg This product may contain egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
- 27 October 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Candy Dynamics recalls varieties of Toxic Waste Slime Lickers because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking hazard The possibility that the rolling ball may detach, which could cause a choking hazard.
- 24 October 2023publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring because of possible 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…
- 14 October 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Update 1: Aldi recalls Ready Set Cook Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry because of undeclared wheat (gluten)
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- 14 October 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Moonshine’s Products Ltd recalls several products because of concerns over food safety
Official wording (English):
Unsafe production practices for the products listed above make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death. Additionally, there is a risk that the glass bottles may explode which may cause injury.
- 13 October 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Aldi GB recalls Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry because wheat (gluten) is not mentioned on the label
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- 6 October 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Lidl GB recalls Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers because they may contain pieces of hard blue plastic
Official wording (English):
This product may contain hard, blue pieces of plastic which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 5 October 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Heathwick Ltd is recalling Saugatuck Brewing Co. Neapolitan Milk Stout and Blueberry & Maple Stout because of undeclared milk and oats (gluten)
Official wording (English):
Milk and oats (gluten) These products contain milk and oats (gluten) making them a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or oats (gluten).
- 27 September 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Dunnes Stores Recalls ‘Dunnes Stores Simply Better Italian Calabrian Salami & Sausage Pizza' 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.
- 27 September 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Hotel Chocolat recalls Hotel Chocolat Choose Your Poison because it may contain pieces of glass
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 25 September 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Asda recalls Asda Classic Boneless Chicken Dinner Joint because of undeclared wheat
Official wording (English):
Wheat (gluten) This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- 15 September 2023publishedFSAProduct recallSalmonella
Morrisons recalls Morrisons Spanish Chorizo Ring because of the presence of salmonella
Official wording (English):
Salmonella is present in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- 8 September 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Bertie’s Bakery recalls Brioche Buns Pre-sliced 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.
- 7 September 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Costa recalls several sandwich and wrap products because they may contain small stones
Official wording (English):
These products may present a choking hazard and are unsafe to eat.
- 5 September 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Marks and Spencer recalls Plant Kitchen No Chicken and Chorizo Sandwich because egg is not mentioned on the label
Official wording (English):
Egg This product contains egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
- 5 September 2023publishedFSAProduct recallListeria
Lidl recalls McEnnedy Corn Dogs because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Official wording (English):
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above product. 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…
- 30 August 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Funbel Ventures Ltd recalls OLA-OLA Authentic Pounded Yam because of undeclared milk and sulphites
Official wording (English):
Milk, Sulphites This product contains milk and sulphites making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
- 26 August 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Just Crisps recalls Sea Salt & Apple Balsamic Vinegar Potato Crisps because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label
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.
- 25 August 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Avoca recalls various products because they may contain pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of metal which may make them unsafe to eat.
- 23 August 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
The Compleat Food Group recalls various chilled pastry products because they may contain pieces of metal and plastic
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of metal and plastic which make them unsafe to eat.
- 22 August 2023publishedFSAAllergy alertUndeclared allergen
Aldi recalls The Deli Salami Selection and The Deli Continental Selection because of undeclared milk
Official wording (English):
Milk These products may contain milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
- 22 August 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Tesco recalls various pastry chilled products because they may contain pieces of metal and plastic
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of metal and plastic which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 18 August 2023publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
St Pierre is recalling 6 Pains Au Chocolat because of the possible presence of mould
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of mould may make the product unsafe to eat.
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.