Do not eat food recalls: Lidl, Iceland, Tesco and Waitrose

South Wales Guardian

5 days ago

Recalls have been issued on popular products for a variety of reasons, including metal being found in a a breakfast food that may contain insects, and packaging errors resulting in foods presenting serious risks to those with allergies.
Below, we have rounded up the ongoing product recalls you should be aware of this week.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these potential health risks.
Tesco has issued a 'do not eat' warning to shoppers across the UK after its Free From Meal Kits was shown to contain undeclared soya.
The presence of soya, not mentioned on the label, makes it a potential health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
The affected product is the Tesco Free From Katsu Curry Meal Kit, affecting all products with a best before date up to and including December 12.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'Tesco is recalling the above products 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 recall notice to 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.
'If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.'
Waitrose is recalling one of its products as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a 'do not eat' warning to shoppers.
The supermarket has recalled its Waitrose and Partners Egg and Spinach Protein Pot because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Tuesday 29 July 2025 - @waitrose recalls Waitrose & Partners Egg and Spinach Protein Pot because of possible contamination with Salmonella: https://t.co/IcdPbqOE0r#FoodAlert pic.twitter.com/WceP7ExLgn
This is for use-by dates July 31 and August 1 2025, so check your labels.
A spokesman for the FSA said: "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."
They add: "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."
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a health warning to any customers who have purchased two types of Dubai-style chocolate bars, which may pose a 'serious health risk'.
The FSA has also issued urgent advice to any businesses that may be selling the chocolate in the UK.
Denar Limited is recalling Destan Pistazien Crème Dubai Style because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
This is for 200g bars, for all batch dates up to and including 04 April 2027
Monday 28 July 2025. Denar Limited recalls Destan Pistazien Crème Dubai Style because of undeclared milk #FoodAllergy https://t.co/7RvgaaeNio pic.twitter.com/qWfmmR8i3I
There's also a warning for Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate, which contains peanuts not mentioned on the label.
As a result, the FSA says it poses 'a serious risk to anyone with an allergy to peanuts'.
Customers who have purchased the product and have an allergy have been urged not to eat it, while businesses are 'advised to immediately stop sales and to undertake product withdrawals'.
Tuesday 15 July 2025 - Food Alert For Action: Consumers and Food Businesses who have purchased Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate.
This product contains peanut, which is not mentioned on the label.https://t.co/CPTiBK79H1#FoodAlert #Peanut pic.twitter.com/d4SF5ZzBSz
The warning affects all 95g packs of the chocolate.
A spokesman for the FSA said: 'This product contains peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
'We are working closely with relevant enforcement authorities to progress investigations and ensure affected products are withdrawn from the market and, where sold at retail, recalled. We are informing allergy organisations of the issue.
'Don't buy this product, and if you have bought it, don't eat it, especially if you have a peanut allergy.
'Dispose of the product at home and get in touch with your local Trading Standards in Great Britain or Environmental Health Officers in Northern Ireland, to let them know where you purchased it.
'Food businesses selling Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate in the UK, manufactured by NEOSIS, Gida ve Unlu Mam Ltd, are advised to immediately stop sales and to undertake product withdrawals, and where there have been retail sales, to undertake product recalls.
'This is because the product presents a serious risk to anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
'Businesses have been supplied these products by a company called Black Sea Trading Ltd, who have so far been uncontactable.
'As a result, food safety action is required by the food businesses selling these products.'
Woodstock Foods is recalling its Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns because of undeclared hazelnuts.
The sweet pastry treats, which look like custard-filled Danish pastries, are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts).
Monday 7 July 2025: Woodstock Foods recalls Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns because of undeclared hazelnuts (nuts): https://t.co/wEzsZgaRRB#FoodAllergy pic.twitter.com/qglWwPputw
The 12 x 50g packs, batch code 224934, best before January 2026 are being recalled. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
An FSA spokesperson said: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts) do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please telephone Woodstock Foods on 0787 639 4406."
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Unilever has recalled a number of Wall's Mini Milk ice cream lollies because they contain allergens not included on the label in English.
The strawberry and chocolate flavours are affected by the recall, which has been issued because they contain milk not mentioned on the label in English and may also contain nuts (pistachios), peanuts and soya, making them a health risk to anyone with a milk or nut allergy.
The affected lollies have the following batch codes: L5123, L5126, L5127, L5128, L5129, L5141 and L5142.
An FSA spokesman said: 'Unilever is recalling the above product and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations.
'Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail 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.
'If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to nuts (pistachios) and/or an allergy to peanuts and/or soya, do not eat it.
'For further information and a refund, please contact the Unilever careline team at [e-mail].'
Lidl is recalling one of its products because it may contain pieces of metal.
The FSA has warned anyone who has purchased the recalled item not to eat it.
The recall affects Lidl's Harvest Basket Hash Browns.
The impacted hash browns come in packs of 750g, have a best before date of May 24, 2027, and a batch code of 5144L.
Thursday 12 June: @LidlGB recalls Harvest Basket Hash Browns because they may contain pieces of metal #FoodAlert https://t.co/3WsW4pt0uy pic.twitter.com/L8XQ6lzDYH
An FSA spokesman said: 'Lidl GB is recalling the above product. A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
'This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.
'If you have bought the above product, do not eat it.
'Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund. For further information contact customer care on [e-mail] or 0203 966 5566.'
A Lidl spokesman added: 'If you have bought the above product we advise you not to eat it.
'Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be given.
'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.'
Iceland has issued a 'do not eat' 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 FSA also told anyone who has purchased the dish not to eat it.
Wednesday 19 March. Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because it may contain pieces of plastic #FoodAlert https://t.co/9MnTOhccoa pic.twitter.com/zZMrrXfXug
They said: 'Iceland Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall notice to 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.
'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 more information, please call 0800 328 0800.'
An Iceland spokesman added: 'We 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.
'Only the best before date codes listed in this notice are affected.
'If you have purchased any of the above product, DO NOT eat it.'
A popular breakfast choice sold at Tesco, Ocado, Amazon and other outlets has been recalled because it may contain insects.
Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling its Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects.
The affected product is the 400g box of granola with a best before date of October 24 2025.
The FSA has warned anyone who has purchased the granola not to eat it but return it to wherever they bought it for a full refund.
Thursday 20 March - @rudehealth recalls Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects #FoodAlert https://t.co/MTWWy2mzlQ pic.twitter.com/UNHIyKKqPU
A spokesman said: 'The product listed above might contain insects, which may make them unsafe to eat.
'Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail 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.
'If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your local store for a refund. For further information, please contact Rude Health Foods Ltd at [e-mail].'
A Rude Health Foods spokesman added: 'No other batches of the chocolate crunch granola or other Rude Health products are affected by this recall.
'If you have bought the above product we advise you do not consumer it.
'We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused to our customers.'
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.