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Multiple Food Recalls Issued Across UK Over Safety Concerns – What You Need to Know
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a series of urgent food safety warnings and recalls involving a range of UK supermarket and imported products, including chocolate bars with stones, granola potentially containing insects, and pies with misleading expiration dates.
Below is a roundup of the most recent UK food recalls shoppers need to know about.
Pieminister Pie Recall – Incorrect Use-By Dates
Pieminister Kitchens has recalled 10 varieties of its fresh pies due to a labelling error. Affected pies show a use-by date of June 24, 2026, when they should be June 24, 2025.
Safe to eat until 2025, but customers can request a full refund via [email protected] or 0117 942 3300.
FSA Slushie Warning for Children
The FSA warns parents against giving slushie drinks containing glycerol to children under 7 due to the risk of low blood sugar and unconsciousness.
Check labels for glycerol content, especially in slush-style drinks marketed toward children.
Lidl Hash Browns Recall – Risk of Metal Pieces
Lidl’s Harvest Basket Hash Browns (750g, best before May 24, 2027, batch 5144L) may contain metal shards. Customers should not eat the product and return it for a refund.
Contact: [email protected] or 0203 966 5566.
Tony’s Chocolonely Recall – Potential Stones in Bars
Some Tony’s Chocolonely 180g bars may contain small stones, posing a choking hazard.
Affected products:
- Dark Almond Sea Salt: codes 162633, 162614, 163061
- Everything Bar: codes 4331, 4332, 4333
Return to store for a refund or replacement.
Jolly Rancher Recall – Banned Additives in UK
Four Jolly Rancher candy varieties have been pulled due to illegal ingredients (MOAH and MOSH) not allowed in UK food products. These additives are linked to DNA damage and long-term cancer risk.
Do not consume:
- Jolly Rancher Hard Candy
- Jolly Rancher Misfits Gummies
- Fruity 2-in-1
- Berry Gummies
Dispose of at home. Do not eat.
Tesco Katsu Curry Kit – Soya Allergen Not Declared
Tesco’s Free From Katsu Curry Meal Kit was recalled for undeclared soya, posing a risk to allergy sufferers.
Return to any Tesco store for a full refund. Contact: 0800 505 555
Iceland Vegetable Lasagne – Plastic Contamination Risk
Iceland has recalled its Vegetable Lasagne (best before July 23 and 30, 2026) over possible plastic contamination.
Customers can call 0800 328 0800 for more info.
Granola Recall – Possible Insect Contamination
Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola (400g, best before October 24) has been recalled due to potential insect contamination.
Contact: [email protected] for refunds.
Dubai-Style Chocolate Warning – Missing Allergen Labels
The FSA has issued a general warning for imported Dubai-style chocolates, which may lack allergen labels and include illegal additives.
Look for UK/EU-compliant labels including allergens, weight, and UK contact address.
What To Do If You Bought These Products:
- Check packaging and use-by dates
- Return recalled products to the store for a full refund
- Do not consume any item on the list, especially if allergic or concerned about contaminants
More Information
Visit the official Food Standards Agency Alerts page for updated guidance.
For alerts direct to your phone, follow the FSA on Twitter/X (@foodgov) or subscribe to The Sentinel Current for local recall updates.
For tips on food safety at home and how to spot unsafe imports, read our [Consumer Safety Guide].
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