Other reason: food recalls in the United Kingdom
100 official food recall notices published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom for the reason “Other reason” (Shelfpedia classification of the official reason), newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
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- 23 September 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lucky Saint recalls Hazy IPA products because of risk of cans exploding
Official wording (English):
There is a risk that the cans may explode which may cause injury
- 11 July 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Capri Sun UK recalls specific batches of Capri-Sun Orange 10 pack because they contain some cartons of Capri-Sun Zero which were filled with the full sugar variety
Official wording (English):
Potential risk to consumers who need to manage their sugar intake.
- 5 June 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Dalston Soda Company recalls Dalston’s Pineapple Soda because the cans may break apart unexpectedly
Official wording (English):
There is a risk that the cans may break apart unexpectedly which may cause injury.
- 22 May 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
One Living recalls One Living Organic Raspberry & Pomegranate Kombucha because the bottle caps may pop off unexpectedly
Official wording (English):
There is a risk that the bottle caps may pop off unexpectedly which may cause injury.
- 20 April 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Update 1: Saffron Pastries recalls various Saffron Pastries products because of potential rodent contamination
Official wording (English):
These products may have been contaminated by rodents making them unsafe to eat.
- 16 April 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Saffron Pastries recalls various Saffron Pastries products because of potential rodent contamination
Official wording (English):
These products may have been contaminated by rodents making them unsafe to eat.
- 13 April 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
FNM Bakery Limited recalls various First National Bakery products because of potential rodent contamination
Official wording (English):
These products may be contaminated by rodents making them unsafe to eat.
- 27 March 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Update 1: MOMA Foods is recalling various porridge pots and sachet products because of possible mouse contamination
Official wording (English):
These products may contain mouse contamination making them unsafe to eat.
- 22 March 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
MOMA Foods is recalling various porridge pots and sachet products because of possible mouse contamination
Official wording (English):
These products may contain mouse contamination making them unsafe to eat.
- 26 January 2026publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lidl GB recalls Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream & Black Pepper because of the possible presence of foil
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of foil which makes it a possible choking hazard and unsafe to eat.
- 16 January 2026publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Update 1 Food Alert "For Action": To: Consumers who have purchased and Food Businesses who have purchased and sold Jolly Rancher products manufactured by The Hershey Company
Official wording (English):
Although the levels consumers are exposed to are likely to be low, they may present a risk to health because they contain MOAH. Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat it regularly. MOAH…
- 11 June 2025publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Food Alert For Action: Consumers who have purchased and Food Businesses who have purchased and sold Jolly Rancher products manufactured by The Hershey Company
Official wording (English):
Although the levels consumers are exposed to are likely to be low, they may present a risk to health because they contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons, (MOAH), and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons, (MOSH). Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger…
- 29 April 2025publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
ASDA recalls Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices because of an incorrect use-by date
Official wording (English):
The products listed above has been packaged with an incorrect use-by date.
- 28 February 2025publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Cereal Partners UK and Ireland recalls Nestlé Frosted Shreddies because of small hard lumps of sugar
Official wording (English):
This product may contain small hard lumps of sugar which makes them unsafe to eat and may present a choking hazard.
- 6 February 2025publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Updated: Lidl recalls AlpenFest Style Salted Mini Pretzels (chocolate covered) because of a possible burning sensation when consumed
Official wording (English):
The products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.
- 31 January 2025publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lidl GB recalls AlpenFest Style Salted Mini Pretzels (chocolate covered) because of a possible burning sensation when consumed
Official wording (English):
The products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.
- 8 January 2025publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
TriOn Pharma recalls Aactive D3 2000iu/ml supplements because of excess levels of Vitamin D3
Official wording (English):
High levels of vitamin D3 have been found in the products listed above. Excessive intakes of vitamin D can cause various adverse health effects because of hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium level). Symptoms and signs may include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, weakness, lethargy, constipation and…
- 7 December 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther 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.
- 20 November 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther 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.
- 8 November 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther 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.
- 3 October 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther 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.
- 4 September 2024publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Food Alert For Action: Consumers and Food Businesses who have purchased Glen’s Vodka (35cl)
Official wording (English):
Isopropyl alcohol is toxic and not suitable for human consumption. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, intoxication, respiratory depression and coma. Cardiovascular collapse is also possible. Anyone with symptoms should seek medical attention.
- 16 August 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Tesco recalls Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle because of a potential burn risk from the melting middle
Official wording (English):
The melting middle could potentially cause a burn risk to consumers when biting into the burger.
- 23 July 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
The Isle of Wight Meat Company recalls several Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong because of safety concerns
Official wording (English):
The products listed above have not been prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 25 June 2024publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Update 2: Food Alert For Action: Food Businesses who have purchased products from Block and Cleaver of Swanley, Kent
Official wording (English):
Beef, pork and chicken meat and meat products were not prepared in line with food safety and hygiene legislative requirements, so they may be unsafe. Actions being taken by enforcement authorities: As these products may not have been prepared in accordance with food hygiene, safety and other…
- 21 June 2024publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Update 1: Food Alert For Action: Food Businesses who have purchased products from Block and Cleaver of Swanley, Kent
Official wording (English):
Beef, pork and chicken meat and meat products were not prepared in line with food safety and hygiene legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 20 June 2024publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Food Alert For Action: Food Businesses who have purchased products from Block and Cleaver of Swanley, Kent
Official wording (English):
Beef, pork and chicken meat and meat products were not prepared in line with food safety and hygiene legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 3 June 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Brew York recalls Juice Forsyth because of risk of cans exploding
Official wording (English):
There is a risk that the cans may explode which may cause injury.
- 22 May 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Kellogg’s recalls Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour because of small hard lumps of food
Official wording (English):
This product may contain small hard lumps of food which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 24 April 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Waitrose recalls Essential Waitrose & Partners Salted Dairy Butter because it may contain pieces of blue cloth
Official wording (English):
This product may contain pieces of blue cloth which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 16 January 2024publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Daylesford Organic recalls Daylesford Organic Crispbreads and Biscuit Selection because of the presence of moth larvae
Official wording (English):
These products have a presence of moth larvae, which makes them unsafe to eat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 August 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Oriental Foods Distributor recalls two jelly cup products because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking hazard The products can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape, size and manner of consumption of the food. The products can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip and therefore may cause choking hazard.
- 11 July 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Update 1: Sci-Mx Nutrition recalls Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour because of high levels of caffeine
Official wording (English):
High levels of caffeine in the product listed above. Some of these products were found to contain levels of caffeine at levels that could be fatal. Too much caffeine can produce anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, diarrhoea and restlessness. Individuals with a mental health condition…
- 10 July 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Bumerang Ltd recalls Candy Stars Lollipops because the lollipop stick has sharp ends which could cause an injury.
Official wording (English):
The lollipop stick contains a sharp end inside the product which could be injurious to health.
- 6 July 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Home Bargains recalls Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour because of high levels of caffeine
Official wording (English):
High levels of caffeine in the product. Too much caffeine can produce anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, diarrhoea and restlessness. Individuals with a mental health condition caffeine can experience worsened psychosis and result in the need for higher amounts of medication. Caffeine…
- 12 June 2023publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Extra Large King Prawns (Ready to Eat) because of the presence of raw prawns
Official wording (English):
This product contains raw, uncooked prawns which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 1 December 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Nestlé UK recalls AERO Hot Chocolate products because they may contain small pieces of food-grade silica beads
Official wording (English):
These products may contain small pieces of food-grade silica beads, making them unsafe to eat.
- 16 November 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Coca-Cola recalls a limited number of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar multipacks with Christmas cardboard because they have been incorrectly packed
Official wording (English):
Potential risk to consumers who need to manage their sugar intake.
- 20 October 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Iceland recalls Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken Breast because of possible presence of uncooked chicken
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of raw, uncooked chicken in the above product makes it unsafe to eat.
- 30 September 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
PASCO Foods recalls PASCO Delhi Tikka Masala and PASCO Rajestani Jalfrezi cooking sauces because of shortened shelf life
Official wording (English):
A production fault has shortened the shelf life of these products, making them unsafe to eat.
- 24 June 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Sainsbury’s recalls by Sainsbury’s Cooked and Peeled Frozen Large King Prawns because of possible presence of undercooked prawns
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of undercooked prawns may make this product unsafe to eat.
- 20 June 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Update: Waitrose recalls Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns and Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns because of possible presence of uncooked prawns
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of raw, uncooked prawns in the products listed above.
- 18 June 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns and Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns because of the possible presence of uncooked prawns
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of raw, uncooked prawns in the products listed above.
- 17 June 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Green Foods International recalls Chaman Bahar - Chomon Bahar Rose Powder because it contains unauthorised additives
Official wording (English):
The presence of unauthorised additives
- 7 April 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Interdragon International Trading Co and Asia Oriental Market recall XZL Milk Fruit Jelly School Bag because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking hazard The product contains Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate and Konjac gelling agents which can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape, size and manner of consumption of the food. The product can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure…
- 30 March 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Scratch Meals recalls Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala because it contains high levels of Niacin and Zinc
Official wording (English):
The presence of niacin and zinc may cause a temporary adverse reaction. Although, they might cause discomfort, they are unlikely to pose a serious risk to health. Symptoms caused by consuming large amount of niacin and zinc usually include hot flushes, tingly feelings, sickness and diarrhoea.
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.