Supermarket products are being recalled from UK shelves as they may contain pieces of metal or listeria.
Alerts have been issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) this week relating to items sold by Waitrose, Lidl, SPAR, Co-op and other retailers. Consumers have been urged to check their fridges, freezers and cupboards and follow advice on what to do.
Retailers who stock the affected products will see point-of-sale notices posted in their stores and provide buyers with refunds for the return of the affected lots. No receipt will be required due to the nature of reminders.
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The FSA said some items may also contain allergy ingredients not listed on the label, while others have packaging errors. We’ve compiled a list below of the latest foods you should look out for:
Fish
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose 2 Hot Smoked British Rainbow Trout Fillets from the marketplace because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to the flu and include high temperature, muscle aches, chills, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, leading to serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including people over 65, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than a month old, and people with weakened immune systems.
The product details are:
Waitrose 2 Hot Smoked British Rainbow Trout Fillets
Pack size: 125g
Use by: June 11, 2022
ham
Lidl Northern Ireland is recalling Glensallagh American Style Glazed Grilled Cajun Sliced Ham from the marketplace because this product contains wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means that the product poses a potential health risk to anyone allergic or intolerant to wheat or gluten.
The product details are:
Glensallagh Glazed & Grilled American Style Cajun Sliced Ham
Pack size: 130g
Batch code: 5234L3, 5293HS, 5348A6
Use by: June 3, 2022, June 15, 2022, June 17, 2022, June 22, 2022
Allergens: Gluten (wheat)
Bread
PA Ross Ltd is recalling Get Fresh at Home Rolls (6 partially baked white rolls) from the marketplace because they may contain small pieces of metal.
The product details are:
Freshen up at home Petits Pains
Pack size: 300g
Best before: August 07, 2022
The FSA said: “If you have purchased the product above, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. For more information, contact PA Ross Ltd on +44 (0) 1565 755 500 or email [email protected]”
rice drink
Alpro UK Limited is recalling part of a batch of Alpro Rice drink because it contains oats (gluten), which is not mentioned on the label. This means that the product poses a potential health risk for anyone allergic or intolerant to oats or gluten.
The product details are:
Alpro rice drink
Pack size: 1 liter
Batch code: L 090 2 (the batch concerned was manufactured between 3:07 p.m. and 6:24 p.m.)
Best before: December 31, 2022
The FSA said: “If you have purchased the product above and have an allergy or intolerance to oats or gluten, do not drink it. Instead, return it to the store where it was purchased. been purchased for a full refund.
“If you have any questions, please contact the Alpro Careline team on 0333 300 0900 or https://www.alpro.com/uk/contact.”
Chocolate Hazelnut
SPAR is recalling SPAR Spread Up Hazelnut Choco 400g from the marketplace because it contains almonds (walnuts) which are not mentioned on the label. This means that the product poses a potential health risk for anyone allergic to almonds (nuts).
The product details are:
SPAR Spread Up Chocolate Hazelnut
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: all
Best before: End dates: June 2022, August 2022, September 2022, November 2022, December 2022
The FSA said: “SPAR is recalling the above product from its customers and has been urged to contact the relevant allergy support organizations who will notify their members of the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have purchased the product.
Tuna pieces
The Co-op is recalling Co-op Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil and Co-op Tuna Chunks in Spring Water from the marketplace because these products may contain pieces of metal making them unsuitable for the consumption.
The product details are:
Co-op Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil
Pack size: 3 x 145g
Best before: August 31, 2026
Springwater Cooperative Tuna Chunks
Pack size: 3 x 145g
Best before: August 31, 2024
The FSA said: “If you have purchased the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from which they were purchased for a full refund. If you are self-isolating or shielding, please contact the Co-op Customer Careline on 0800 068 6727.”
pasta bowl
Co-op is recalling Co-op Peri Peri Chicken Pasta Bowl and Co-op Marie Rose Shrimp Layered Salad from being labeled with a best before date of July 1, 2022 instead June 1, 2022. Therefore, they may be unsafe to eat after the expiration date due to the risk of bacterial growth that could cause illness if eaten.
The product details are:
Peri Peri Co-op Chicken Pasta Bowl
Pack size: 280g
Used by: July 1, 2022
Layered Shrimp Salad Marie Rose Co-op
Pack size: 280g
Used by: July 1, 2022
