Foreign body: food recalls in the United Kingdom
177 official food recall notices published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom for the reason “Foreign body” (Shelfpedia classification of the official reason), newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
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177 notices, newest first · page 1 of 4.
- 23 October 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Arla Foods Ltd recalls various Arla Protein Pudding products because they may contain glass
Official wording (English):
These products may contain glass which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 21 July 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Waitrose & Partners recall Waitrose & Partners 8 Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls because they may contain pieces of hard plastic and metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of hard plastic and metal, which makes the product unsafe to eat.
- 25 June 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Ferrero UK recalls frozen Nutella Croissant because it may contain pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of metal which makes the product unsafe to eat.
- 28 May 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK recalls Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney because it may contain pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of metal, which makes the product unsafe to eat.
- 26 May 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Morrisons recalls Morrisons Savers Cashews because of the possible presence of glass
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of glass in the product which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 30 April 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Goodlife recalls Goodlife Spicy Bean Burger because it may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of plastic, which makes the product unsafe to eat.
- 30 April 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
ASDA recalls Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes because it may contain pieces of plastic or metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of plastic or metal, which makes the product unsafe to eat.
- 9 April 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of plastic which makes the product unsafe to eat.
- 20 March 2026publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores 8 Plain Tortilla Wraps because they may contain metal pieces
Official wording (English):
This product may contain metal which makes the product unsafe to eat.
- 30 December 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Waitrose recalls Waitrose No1 Deeside Mineral and Sparkling Waters because of the possible presence of glass
Official wording (English):
The product may contain glass which may cause injury and makes it unsafe to drink.
- 9 December 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Illva Saronno S.p.A recalls Disaronno Originale because of the possible presence of glass
Official wording (English):
This product may contain glass which makes it unsafe to drink.
- 21 November 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Dunnes Stores recalls Sage and Herbes de Provence because they may contain pieces of blue plastic and large pieces of natural stalk and bark
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of blue plastic and large pieces of stalk and bark which present choking hazards and make them unsafe to eat.
- 6 November 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Poundland & Dealz recalls The Tasty Snack Co. Roasted and Salted Cashews because of the possible presence of glass
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of glass in the product which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 5 November 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Lidl GB recalls Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews because of the possible presence of glass
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of glass in the product which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 22 October 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Dunnes Stores recalls desiccated coconut products because they may contain pieces of green plastic
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of green plastic in the products which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 17 October 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Lidl GB recalls XXL Sondey Stroopwaffel with Caramel Flavour Filling & Butter because of the possible presence of metal
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of metal in the product which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 28 June 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
BM Foods Ltd is recalling Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of pieces of plastic in the products which presents a choking hazard and makes them unsafe to eat.
- 12 June 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Lidl GB recalls Harvest Basket Hash Browns because they may contain pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain metal pieces which presents a choking hazard and makes it unsafe to eat.
- 15 May 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Lidl recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of pieces of plastic in the products which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 1 May 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Organico Realfoods recalls Organic Alla Norma Sauce because it may contain pieces of glass
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 25 April 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Morrisons recalls Morrisons The Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages because of possible presence of small pieces of blue plastic
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of small pieces of blue plastic which makes the product unsafe to eat.
- 3 April 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Update 1 - Tony’s Chocolonely recalls two chocolate bar products because of possible presence of small stones
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of small stones in the products which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 2 April 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Tony’s Chocolonely recalls two chocolate bar products because of possible presence of small stones
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of small stones in the products which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 20 March 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Rude Health Foods Ltd recalls Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects
Official wording (English):
The product listed above might contain insects, which may make them unsafe to eat.
- 19 March 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because it may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of plastic which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 14 March 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Kelly Loves recalls Sushi Ginger because it may contain pieces of glass
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 31 January 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Update 1: Terry Smyth Ltd recalls various Cape Herb and Spice products because they may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of plastic which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 24 January 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Heineken UK recalls Newcastle Brown Ale 550ml because of the presence of glass fragments
Official wording (English):
There is a risk that the presence of glass fragments may cause injury.
- 23 January 2025publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Terry Smyth Ltd recalls various Cape Herb and Spice products because they may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of plastic which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 11 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign 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.
- 5 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign 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.
- 1 October 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign 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.
- 19 September 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Carley’s recalls Carley’s Organic Light Raw Tahini because it may contain pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 1 August 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Rathbones Kear recalls various Crumpet products because they may contain pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
The products may contain pieces of metal, which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 17 July 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Johnston Mooney & O'Brien recalls baked products because they may contain small pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
The products may contain small pieces of metal, which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 18 June 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
TK Maxx and Homesense recalls Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas because of the presence of insects
Official wording (English):
Insects may be present in these products, which makes them unsafe to consume.
- 7 June 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Morrisons recalls Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken because it may contain small pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of metal which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 25 May 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Crosta & Mollica recalls Crosta & Mollica Sugo Alla Norma Aubergine, Ricotta and Tomato because it may contain pieces of glass
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 15 May 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Tesco recalls Tesco Sandwich Pickle because it may contain pieces of glass
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 2 May 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
itsu (grocery) recalls frozen itsu Sizzling Pork Gyoza because it may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
This product may contain small pieces of plastic which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 13 April 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives because they may contain pieces of glass
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 29 March 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Unilever recalls Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks 3 pack because they may contain pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 17 March 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Signature Flatbreads UK recalls Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White because of possible presence of metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 15 March 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Taj Foods recalls Taj Chopped Spinach because it may contain pieces of metal
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 1 March 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
AB World Foods recalls Patak’s Aubergine Pickle because it may contain pieces of glass
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 21 February 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Update: Lidl recalls various cookies because of the possible presence of metal
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of metal which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 16 February 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Lidl recalls various Tower Gate cookies because of the possible presence of metal
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of metal which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 7 February 2024publishedFSAProduct recallForeign body
Premier Foods recalls various Ambrosia My Mini Pots because they may contain pieces of plastic
Official wording (English):
These products may contain pieces of plastic which presents a possible choking hazard and makes them unsafe to eat.
- 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.
- 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.
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.