Several product recall warnings have been issued this week, covering items sold at Home Bargains, Asda, Morrisons, B&Q, Next, and Amazon. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Chartered Trading Standards Institute publicise recalled products for reasons such as undisclosed allergens or defects. When a recall occurs, they provide information on why the product was removed from sale and what steps customers should take, including obtaining a free replacement, repair, or refund. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) also updates the public on these removals.
Home Bargains: Lay's Crisps Recall
ASR Solutions Ltd has recalled Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps sold at Home Bargains stores due to undeclared milk and wheat (gluten). The affected product contains these allergens, which are not mentioned on the label, posing a serious health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk, wheat, or gluten, or those with coeliac disease.
The recall affects the 125g pack size with all Best Before dates up to and including 31 October 2026. Customers are advised not to eat the product and to return it to the store for a full refund, or contact support@home.bargains.
Asda and Morrisons: Pasta Salad Recall
Greencore has recalled various pasta products sold at Asda and Morrisons due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products may cause flu-like symptoms, including high temperature, muscle aches, chills, nausea, and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can lead to severe complications such as meningitis.
Vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, unborn babies, infants under one month, people over 65, and individuals with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk of severe illness. The recall covers Asda Cheese & Tomato Pasta Salad (300g, Use by 10 August 2026, barcode 5063089221990), Asda Nacho Cheese Pasta Salad (500g, Use by 09 August 2026, barcode 5063717198311), and Morrisons Chicken and Bacon Pasta (300g, Use by 07 August 2026, barcode 5010251790587). Customers should return the products for a full refund without a receipt. Asda customers can call 0330 053 0111, and Morrisons customers can call 0345 611 6111.
B&Q and Next Recalls
B&Q has recalled its Table Fan sold between March 2026 and July 2026 due to a risk of electric shock and fire. The fault in the oscillation mechanism can damage internal wiring over time, and the fan fails to meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The affected model is FT23A, barcode 5063022605689, with batch numbers 25W50, 26W05, and 26W11. Customers should stop using the product and return it to a B&Q store for a full refund.
Next has recalled the RIEMANN P20 Hyperpigmentation Defence Face Cream SPF50+ sold online due to the product being past its expiry date. After expiry, UV filters can break down and fail to provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of sun-related skin damage. The affected product is batch number 610798, item number W56-844, pack size 50g. Affected customers have been contacted directly by Next; for questions, call 0333 777 8000.
Amazon Recalls: Sand Art Bottles and Caregiver Pager
The Craftplay Sand Art Bottles (Pack of 10) sold via Amazon have been recalled due to potential contamination with asbestos. The sand may contain a small quantity of asbestos, a banned substance posing a health risk even at low exposure levels, and the product fails to meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Affected products have model number AP2597, ASIN B0B15J7N2B, and other identifiers LPN IC 13758 0083 and 26996. Customers should stop using the product, keep it away from children, and follow specific cleaning instructions if used, then contact Amazon or the seller for a full refund.
The ALEENFOON Caregiver Pager has also been recalled due to a serious risk of fire. The plug does not meet UK dimensional safety standards (BS 1363), preventing a secure connection, which can cause overheating and ignition. The product fails to meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. Affected products have model AF-HJ, batch AF-HJ-008, and ASIN B08RJCR6T9. The import has been rejected at the border and the listing removed by Amazon; owners should contact the seller for redress.
