Recalls

Food recalls in the United Kingdom in 2024

160 official food recall notices published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom in 2024, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.

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Share of all notices (Shelfpedia classification of the official reason)

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Notices per year
2018188
2019178
2020150
2021152
2022153
2023122
2024160
2025157
2026111

Notices

160 notices, newest first · page 1 of 4.

  • 20 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Listeria

    Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese is recalling cheese products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products 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…

  • 18 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Listeria

    Dunnes Stores recalls several cheeses and products containing cheese because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products 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…

  • 15 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Labelling error

    Tesco recalls Tesco 10 Cooked Beef Slices because of an incorrect use-by date

    Official wording (English): The product listed above has been labelled with an incorrect ‘use-by’ which makes it unsafe to eat after the correct ‘use-by’ date of 24 December 2024.

  • 11 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Foreign body

    Brand Organic recalls various MadeGood Granola Bars because they contain metal

    Official wording (English): These products may contain pieces of metal which makes them unsafe to eat.

  • 7 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Other reason

    Tesco recalls Tesco Red Cabbage & Apple 300G because of the incorrect Use By date of 29 DEC

    Official wording (English): An extension of the Use by Date could pose a risk to health, if the product is kept past the correct shelf life of the product.

  • 5 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Foreign body

    Waitrose recalls ZOE Daily 30+ 7 Day because of possible presence of small stones and small pieces of metal

    Official wording (English): This product may contain stones and pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.

  • 4 December 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Waitrose recalls Waitrose Chinese Takeaway Bag for 2 because of undeclared molluscs

    Official wording (English): Molluscs This product contains molluscs making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to molluscs. We are issuing this recall on 04 December 2024, which is the last use by date quoted in this recall. This is because the product is suitable for freezing and therefore there may be…

  • 3 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Labelling error

    Tesco recalls Tesco 8 Chicken Tsukune Skewers because of incorrect use by date on the packaging

    Official wording (English): The product has been labelled with a use by date of 23/12/2024 instead of 10/12/2024 which makes them unsafe to eat after the 10 December 2024 date.

  • 26 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    P&B (Foods) Limited recalls Heera Navratan Korma because of undeclared cashew nuts (nuts)

    Official wording (English): Cashew (nuts) This product contains cashew nuts (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to cashew nuts (nuts).

  • 23 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    The WilderKitchen recalls Wilderbee Gochujang Hot Honey because of undeclared gluten

    Official wording (English): Gluten This product contains gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to gluten or cereals containing gluten.

  • 22 November 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Other microbiological risk

    Morrisons recalls Morrisons Crushed Garlic because an ingredient has been omitted that prevents microbiological growth

    Official wording (English): An ingredient has been omitted from the product that prevents microbiological growth making the product potentially unsafe to eat.

  • 20 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 18 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 20 November 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Other reason

    Lidl GB recalls Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because of the possible presence of copper

    Official wording (English): These products may contain pieces of copper which makes them unsafe to eat.

  • 19 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 17 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 19 November 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Listeria

    McCaughey Foods recalls Glensallagh Salt & Chilli Roast Chicken Wings 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…

  • 19 November 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Salmonella

    Tesco recalls Tesco Tzatziki Dip because of contamination with Salmonella

    Official wording (English): Salmonella has been found in the above product. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

  • 15 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 16 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 15 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Aldi recalls Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns because of undeclared sesame and duck

    Official wording (English): Sesame This product contains sesame making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.

  • 14 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 15 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 13 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 14 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 12 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 13 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 8 November 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Other reason

    The Happy Pear recalls hummus products due to possible contamination with animal matter

    Official wording (English): The possible presence of animal matter in the product.

  • 7 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 12 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 4 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Co-op recalls Co-op Irresistible Luxury Lasagne Al Forno because of undeclared mustard and sulphites

    Official wording (English): Mustard and Sulphites The product may contain mustard and/or sulphites making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard and/or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

  • 1 November 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 11 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 30 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 10 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 29 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 9 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 28 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 8 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 26 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 7 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 25 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 6 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 25 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Perkier Foods recalls Perkier Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate bar multipack because of undeclared almonds (nuts)

    Official wording (English): Almonds (nuts). This product contains almonds (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds (nuts).

  • 23 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 5 - FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls several products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 22 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 4 - FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 21 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 3 - FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 20 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 2: FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 18 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 18 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 1: FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 17 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    North South Wines Ltd recalls Chill Bill Spritzy Red Wine because of undeclared sulphites

    Official wording (English): Sulphites The product contains sulphites making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

  • 16 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Sainsbury’s recall Sainsbury’s Onion Rings because of undeclared allergens

    Official wording (English): Milk, soya and wheat (gluten) This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to soya and/or wheat or gluten and/or has coeliac disease.

  • 11 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Aldi recalls The Fishmonger Soy & Ginger Fusions Tuna 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.

  • 9 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 12 FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard powder because of undeclared peanuts

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanut making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 8 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    TK Maxx and Homesense recall various Oatrageous Chewy Granola Bars because of undeclared milk

    Official wording (English): These products contain milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

  • 7 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Asda recalls ASDA Chicken Dinners because of undeclared allergens

    Official wording (English): Barley (gluten), Egg and Milk This product contains barley (gluten), egg and milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten and/or egg and/or milk or milk constituents.

  • 7 October 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Salmonella

    Spoldzielnia Mleczarska ‘Mlekpol’ recalls Mlekpol Zloty Mazur Cheese in Slices because of the presence of Salmonella

    Official wording (English): Salmonella has been found in the above product. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

  • 3 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 11: FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard powder because of undeclared peanuts

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanut making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 3 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Waitrose recalls Easy to Cook Scottish Salmon En Croute and Easy to Cook Salmon and Sweet Potato Curry because of undeclared allergens

    Official wording (English): Milk, mustard, soya and wheat (gluten) These products contain milk, mustard, soya and wheat (gluten) making them a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk, mustard, soya, wheat or gluten

  • 3 October 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Other reason

    Tesco recalls Tesco Finest 6 All Butter Pastry Mince Pies because they may contain pieces of dried glue from packaging

    Official wording (English): The products may contain small pieces of dry glue from the packaging making them unsafe to eat.

  • 2 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 10: FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard powder because of undeclared peanuts

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanut making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 1 October 2024publishedFSAAllergy alert
    Undeclared allergen

    Update 9: FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard powder because of undeclared peanuts

    Official wording (English): Peanuts These products may contain peanut making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

  • 1 October 2024publishedFSAProduct recall
    Foreign body

    Marks & Spencer recalls M & S Smooth Butternut Squash Soup because it may contain small pieces of metal

    Official wording (English): The product may contain pieces of metal making it 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.