Sainsbury’s, Lidl, Tesco, M&S & more UK supermarket recalls
The major UK supermarkets have issued “do not eat” warnings for a range of reasons,Β including possible contamination with glass or plastic, and incorrect use-by dates.
Several recalls are currently active, affecting products sold nationwide.
Shoppers who have purchased any of the affected items are advised to take note of the possible health risks and follow the official guidance.
Sainsbury’s Recall
Sainsbury’s has recalled one of its popular meat products due to an allergen risk.
The UK supermarket giant has recalled its own-branded Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey and Rosemary Glaze.
The product has a pack size of 400g and a use-by date of January 21, 2026.
The recall is due to the lamb containing milk, which is not mentioned on the label, meaning it is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
A spokesman for The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “Sainsburyβs is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to customers, which explains to customers the reason for the recall and how to return the product.
“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”
A statement from Sainsbury’s adds: “We are advising customers who purchased this product not to eat it and return it to their nearest Sainsbury’s store.
“For further details, please visit our website Sainsburys.co.uk/help or you can contact our careline on 0800 636 262.
“We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused by this recall.
“The safety and quality of our products is very important to us, and we take all issues regarding the safety of our products seriously.”
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Lidl Recall
Lidl has issued a recall on a food product.
Lidl is recalling its Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apply, Dried Cranberries & Spices 480g because it may contain milk, which is not declared on the label.
The product poses a possible health risk for anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency said: “Lidl GB is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.”
Customers with a milk allergy are advised not to eat the product and to return it to the store for a full refund.
A Lidl spokesman apologised for the recall.
He said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.”
For further information, customers can contact Lidl Customer Care on 0203 966 5566.
Waitrose Recall
Waitrose is recalling a number of bottled water products because they may contain pieces of glass, making them unsafe to drink.
The supermarket has warned shoppers not to drink certain batches of Waitrose No1 Deeside Mineral Water and Waitrose No1 Deeside Sparkling Water because of the safety risks.
A spokesman said: βWe are recalling the above lines due to potential glass contamination.
βReturn the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund.
βWe apologise that is has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.β
These are the batch codes affected by the recall:
- Mineral Water β Nov2027 28, DEC2027 01, DEC2027 02, DEC2027 10, DEC2027 11, DEC2027 16
- Sparkling Water – DEC2027 01, DEC2027 03, DEC2027 12, DEC2027 15, DEC2027 25
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: βWaitrose is recalling the above products.
βPoint of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
βThese notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
βIf you have bought any of the above products do not drink it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
βFor more information contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884 Option 4.β
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B&M and Tesco Crisp Recall
Shoppers are being urged not to eat certain crisps due to a risk of serious allergic reactions.
Tesco and B&M have issued a product recall for Calbee Hot & Spicy Chips and Calbee Pizza Chips due to undeclared allergens on the packaging.
The Hot & Spicy variant contains mustard, while the Pizza flavour contains celery, neither of which are declared on the label.
A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency said: “Calbee Group UK Ltd is recalling Calbee Hot & Spicy Chips because they contain mustard and Calbee Pizza Chips because they contain celery which are not mentioned on the label.
“This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard or celery.
“If youβve bought the above products and have an allergy to mustard or celery, donβt eat them.
“Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.”
The recall affects 55g and 105g packets of Calbee Hot & Spicy Potato Chips with best-before dates up to and including June 5, 2026.
It also affects 55g packets of Calbee Pizza Potato Chips with best-before dates up to and including April 28, 2026.
Shoppers can contact Calbee’s customer care team on 0330 660 0015 or consumercare@calbee.co.uk .
Poundland Recall
Poundland shoppers have been issued a βdo not eatβ warning after the retailer recalled a food item due to the possible presence of glass.
Poundland & Dealz has recalled The Tasty Snack Co. Roasted and Salted Cashews because the product may contain glass, making it unsafe to eat.
A Poundland spokesman said: βWe are asking any consumers who purchased this product to return it to store for a full refund, no receipt is required.
βWe sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Thursday 6 November 2025 – Poundland & Dealz recalls The Tasty Snack Co. Roasted and Salted Cashews because of the possible presence of glass #FoodAlert https://t.co/McJsOheeSz pic.twitter.com/7Gxx25AKDj
β Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) November 6, 2025
βHowever, the safety and confidence of our consumers and the quality of our products is at the heart of everything we do.β
The affected cashews have a batch code of 56T 25255 and a best before date of July 19, 2026.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) added: βPoundland & Dealz is recalling the above product.
βPoint of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling it.
βThese notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought it.
βIf you have bought the above product do not consume it. Instead, return it to a Poundland store for a full refund (no proof of purchase required).
βFor further information, please contact Poundland & Dealz on customer.relations@poundland.co.uk or 0333 234 1877.β
M&S recall
Marks & Spencer is recalling its popular M&S Milk Chocolate Honeycomb because it may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
It’s specifically the M&S Milk Chocolate Honeycomb, pack size 120g, lot number 5242, best before 12 May 2026. No other products are affected.
Marks & Spencer is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice in stores to alert its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) says: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat it. Instead return it to your nearest store for a full refund. For more information, please contact Marks & Spencer on 03330 148555.”
Iceland safety recall
Iceland has issued a βdo not eatβ warning to its customers over a product that may contain pieces of plastic.
The supermarket is recalling its Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because of the risk of plastic in the dish, making it unsafe to eat.
The affected products have best before dates of July 23, 2026, and July 30, 2026.
A spokesman for the FSAΒ also told anyone who has purchased the dish not to eat it.
They said: βIceland Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers.
βThese notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
βIf you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please call 0800 328 0800.β
An Iceland spokesman added: βWe are taking the precautionary measure of recalling the dates codes of the above product because it may contain hard pieces of plastic making it unsafe to eat.
βOnly the best before date codes listed in this notice are affected.
βIf you have purchased any of the above product, DO NOT eat it.β
What is a product recall?
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued.
This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.