Waitrose issues urgent recall over Salmonella fears
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose and Partners Egg and Spinach Protein Pot because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school, or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
Be warned there are a load of scam @waitrose accounts popping up - be mindful and check first and do not engage with them. Waitrose themselves don't seem to be doing anything about it - see below. This is not Waitrose! pic.twitter.com/2brvL5MOA4 — Complete Control PR (@pollybirkbeck) July 26, 2025 Action taken by the company:
A spokesperson said: "Waitrose is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores that are selling this product.
"These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
"If 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 further information, please contact Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4."
Recommended reading: What is a product recall or withdrawal?
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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 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 action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
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