Other reason: food recalls in the United Kingdom · page 2
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.
Notices
100 notices, newest first · page 2 of 2.
- 26 March 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Scratch Meals recalls Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala because it contains incorrect ingredients
Official wording (English):
The presence of niacin and zinc may cause some customers to have an adverse reaction. Symptoms caused by niacin and zinc usually include hot flushes, tingly feelings, sickness and diarrhoea.
- 15 March 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lidl Northern Ireland recalls Culinea Paella because cooking instructions are not written in English
Official wording (English):
The product listed above contains cooking instructions which are not written in English. This means the product may be unsafe to eat if not cooked correctly and may cause illness if consumed.
- 24 February 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Llaethdy Mynydd Mostyn Dairy is recalling gelato ice cream products because they have been produced in an unapproved establishment
Official wording (English):
As the products were not prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 9 February 2022publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Safi recalls Safi 100% Original Butter Ghee products because they have been produced in an unapproved establishment
Official wording (English):
As the products were not prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 13 August 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
168 Express Ltd recalls various Jelly products because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking Hazard The products contain 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…
- 28 July 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lung Wah Chong recalls several 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.
- 23 July 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
168 Express Ltd recalls XZL Strong Mixed Jelly and XZL Jelly In School Bag products because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking Hazard The products contain 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…
- 12 July 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Shores Seafood Pembrokeshire recalls cooked seafood because the products have been produced without approval
Official wording (English):
The products listed above have been produced in an establishment without the necessary approval. This means the products do not meet the food safety requirements and are therefore deemed unfit for human consumption.
- 17 June 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Update 1: Fold Hill Foods recall several cat food products because of safety concerns
Official wording (English):
There is concern on the safety of the products listed above. There has been an increase in cases of pancytopenia in cats and there is a possible link to the cat food products listed above. Pancytopenia is a very rare condition wherein the number of blood cells (red, white and platelets) rapidly…
- 15 June 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Fold Hill Foods recall several cat food products because of safety concerns
Official wording (English):
There is concern on the safety of the products listed above. There has been an increase in cases of pancytopenia in cats and there is a possible link to the cat food products listed above. Pancytopenia is a very rare condition wherein the number of blood cells (red, white and platelets) rapidly…
- 9 April 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Nutricia recalls Cow & Gate and Aptamil Muesli 10+ months products because they contain pieces of apple stalks
Official wording (English):
The presence of the apple stalks presents a choking hazard to babies making these products unsafe to eat.
- 26 March 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
PepsiCo recalls Smith’s Snaps Spicy Tomato Flavour because of potential choking hazard
Official wording (English):
The product may present a choking hazard and is unsafe to eat.
- 23 March 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Dealicious Mealz recalls Meat Seekh Kebab and Chicken Seekh Kebab because the products have been produced in an unapproved establishment
Official wording (English):
As these products were not prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 16 February 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Boots recalls Multivitamins because they were incorrectly packaged
Official wording (English):
This product does not contain vitamin K but does contain iron. Excess supplemental iron can result in gastrointestinal effects such as pain, discomfort, constipation or nausea and vomiting.
- 18 January 2021publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Consumers advised about meat products supplied by Wiltshire fresh meat vendor via Facebook sites
Official wording (English):
As these products were not prepared in line with food safety and hygiene legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 15 January 2021publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Nutricia recalls Cow & Gate and Aptamil Muesli 10+ months products because they contain pieces of apple stalks
Official wording (English):
The presence of the apple stalks presents a choking hazard to babies making these products unsafe to eat.
- 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…
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- 4 August 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Co-operative Food recalls Co-op Sliced Curly Kale because packs may contain thistle
Official wording (English):
The possible presence of thistle makes this product unsafe to eat.
- 5 May 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Top Star Marketing UK recalls GoGo Pan Masala because it contains an illegal dye
Official wording (English):
Rhodamine B is an illegal dye, which may pose a health risk.
- 30 April 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
General Mills recalls Green Giant Original Sweetcorn because of faulty seams
Official wording (English):
Some seams may be faulty, which could make this product unsafe to eat.
- 10 April 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Coca-Cola European Partners issue precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles due to a manufacturing fault
Official wording (English):
The bottle neck ring might have a sharp and uneven rim edge which could present a safety risk on opening.
- 6 February 2020publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Consumers advised about seafood and meat products supplied by The Chicken Guy Ltd.
Official wording (English):
As these products were not prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 25 January 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Cow & Gate and Tesco recall 7+ months Cow & Gate baby food jars as a precaution because a small number may have been tampered with
Official wording (English):
The possible tampering of this product may present a safety risk.
- 16 January 2020publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
U-KUVA i-AFRICA A Taste Of Africa triple gift set recalled due to a production fault affecting the Peri Peri Mombasa Chilli Sauce 125ml
Official wording (English):
There is a risk the bottle caps and contents may project with force which may cause injury.
- 23 September 2019publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Lidl Northern Ireland recalls three products as the cooking instructions are not in English
Official wording (English):
The cooking instructions on the above products are not written in English. This means there is a risk the cooking instructions are unclear and the products may not be thoroughly cooked before being eaten.
- 13 September 2019publishedFSAFood alert for actionOther reason
Consumers advised about ready-to-eat products supplied by Café Class Ltd
Official wording (English):
As these products were not prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.
- 30 June 2019publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Britvic PLC recalls selected Robinson's Fruit Shoot Apple and Blackcurrant because of a packaging fault
Official wording (English):
The potential detachment of the spout within the bottle cap presents a safety risk.
- 17 May 2019publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Birmingham Halal Abattoir (UK 4496) recalls meat and pet food products because they may be unsafe
Official wording (English):
Some of the products do not meet food and feed safety requirements and are therefore unsafe to eat or be fed to pets.
- 20 December 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Waitrose recalls its Chunky Battered Haddock Fish Fingers because they contain large fish bones
Official wording (English):
The presence of large fish bones makes this product unsafe to eat and presents a safety risk.
- 11 December 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Natural Instinct recalls Wild Venison (Natural Cat Food) as some of the ingredients were not inspected in line with EU requirements
Official wording (English):
Some of the ingredients were not inspected in line with EU requirements. The absence of inspection means the safety of the product cannot be confirmed and may therefore carry a potential risk.
- 10 December 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Premium Halal Meat Poultry recalls several chicken products as they have been produced without approval
Official wording (English):
Premium Halal Meat Poultry Limited does not have approval to produce ‘Direct Poultry Products Ltd’ chicken products, the products do not meet the food safety requirements and are therefore deemed unfit for human consumption.
- 18 October 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Dunnes Stores recalls its Slow Roasted Turkey Slices due to Incorrect ‘Use By’ Date
Official wording (English):
Consuming the product after its intended use by date could pose a risk of food poisoning.
- 31 August 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Carmarthenshire Dairy Products recalls Boksburg Blue Cheese due to it being produced without approval
Official wording (English):
The product was produced without approval, and therefore it is not known what production and hygiene procedures have taken place at the premise.
- 25 May 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Apna distribution recalls ‘hey I’m all yours’ Jelly Sweets because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking Hazard The product can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip.
- 23 May 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
True Value Candys Ltd recalls Super Jelly Cone and Super Pudding Cone because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking Hazard The product contains Carrageenan which can present a choking hazard.
- 17 May 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Tees Ltd recalls Sweetworld Yummys Jelly Cones because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking Hazard The product contains Carrageenan which can present a choking hazard.
- 28 April 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Sainsbury’s recalls a range of its pet food pouch selections due to high levels of Vitamin D
Official wording (English):
High levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause concern. Over a longer period of feeding with excessive levels of vitamin D, symptoms can vary, but may include lethargy, stiffness, vomiting, diarrhoea or excessive urination (polyuria).
- 13 April 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Surya Foods recalls Mother Africa Palm Oil because it contains illegal dye Sudan IV
Official wording (English):
The illegal dye Sudan IV is potentially genotoxic and possibly carcinogenic.
- 12 April 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Sweetland Ltd recalls sweet and cake products
Official wording (English):
The products were temporarily produced in unhygienic conditions at a manufacturing site operated by another company and may be unfit for human consumption.
- 10 April 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
AKM Foods Ltd recalls Zaiqa International Mini Fruit Jelly because of a choking hazard
Official wording (English):
Choking hazard The product can be projected from a cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip.
- 4 April 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Power Body Nutrition Ltd. recalls NOW Foods Vitamin A 25,000 IU from Fish Liver Oil
Official wording (English):
Long term consumption of this product could result in liver and bone toxicity. It is a dose which can increase the risk of birth defects if consumed by pregnant women.
- 26 March 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
AKM Foods Limited recalls further Zaiqa GoGo Pan Masala Mouth Freshener products because they contain Rhodamine B
Official wording (English):
Rhodamine B is an illegal dye which may pose a risk to health.
- 1 March 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
AKM Foods Limited recalls Zaiqa GoGo Pan Masala Mouth Freshener because it contains Rhodamine B
Official wording (English):
Rhodamine B is an illegal dye which may pose a risk to health.
- 23 February 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
IKEA recalls its GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING Marshmallow candy due to possible mice infestation
Official wording (English):
Product may have been subject to mice infestation which makes it unsafe to eat.
- 20 February 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Taipec Ltd recalls packs of 'Yuki & Love' mango flavoured and litchi flavoured jelly due to potential choking hazard
Official wording (English):
The above products contain konjac powder which presents a choking hazard.
- 9 February 2018publishedFSAProduct recallOther reason
Gluten Free Foods Ltd recalls Barkat Organic Gluten Free Porridge Flakes
Official wording (English):
Barkat Organic Gluten Free Porridge is being recalled because of contamination by moths and moth larvae.
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.