The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have issued three product recalls affecting shoppers at Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland.
Consumers are being advised to check their kitchen cupboards and refrigerators following a series of food recalls issued by UK safety authorities. The FSA, FSS, and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have released multiple urgent product recalls and safety warnings within the last 48 hours.
The products include a well-known Scottish tinned soup and a commonly purchased fruit juice beverage that contain undeclared allergens.
A food recall occurs when a food company withdraws an unsafe or non-compliant item from the distribution network and informs customers of the necessary action, such as returning or discarding it.
Baxters Chef Selections Cullen Skink Soup
Scottish soup producer Baxters has withdrawn batches of its Chef Selections Cullen Skink Soup from retail outlets due to a significant manufacturing fault. The item is available in Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's outlets.
Based on an alert from the FSA and FSS, a production error may lead to microbial spoilage, causing a foul, sour smell and taste in the soup. Spoilage may also cause gas to accumulate within the tin, causing it to expand and potentially burst.
Customers are urged not to open, pierce or eat the soup if it corresponds with these specifications:
- Pack size: 400g can
- Batch code: L07XC
- Best before date: April 2029
Baxters is advising customers to place the unopened tin securely within a plastic bag and dispose of it immediately in an outdoor household bin. Those wishing to claim a full refund can get in touch with Baxters Customer Care directly on 0800 389 8389 or by emailing CCUK@baxters.com.
Rubicon Still Blends Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit
A separate food safety warning has been issued regarding Rubicon Still Blends Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Juice Drink owing to an undisclosed allergen risk.
Manufacturer AG Barr has withdrawn four production batches after testing found the drink contained elevated levels of sulphites that are not listed on the ingredient label. The affected products match the following description:
- Pack size: 1L Tetra Cartons
- Affected batch codes: 6160, 6198, 6219, and 6257
- Best before dates: June 2027 to September 2027
The presence of undeclared sulphites poses a potential health risk for anyone who suffers from asthma or has an intolerance or allergy to sulphites. For such individuals, consuming the product could provoke severe adverse reactions.
Customers with asthma or sulphite allergies are strongly advised not to consume the juice. Shoppers can return the product to their original point of purchase to receive a full refund, regardless of whether they have a receipt. Alternatively, customers can reach AG Barr's customer service team directly by emailing consumercare@agbarr.co.uk.
Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box
Walkers crisps have also been affected by a product recall concerning its Variety Snacks Sharing Box, available exclusively through Iceland stores. The Monster Munch Giants Roast Beef 85g packets in the Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box (655g) contain wheat (gluten), which isn't listed on the external packaging.
- Product: Walker's Variety Snacks Sharing Box
- Size: 655g box (containing six snack packs)
- Batch code: 107543
- Best-before dates: November 21, 2026 and January 16, 2027
According to Allergy UK, the individual packets in the box are properly labelled and explicitly state that wheat is an ingredient. Nevertheless, the absence of this information on the external packaging poses a significant risk to consumers who rely on the main box's allergen details.
PepsiCo is advising customers not to eat the crisps if they have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy. Customers can contact PepsiCo Consumer Care on 0800 274 777 to receive a complete refund.
