Several major UK retailers, including Tesco, Asda, Primark, and Home Bargains, have issued urgent recalls over the past week, urging customers not to eat or use certain products. The recalls affect everything from festive cookies to handbags, with specific instructions provided for shoppers who have purchased the items.
Food recalls: Cookies and Pot Noodle
Home Bargains has recalled two types of Christmas cookies: Lambertz Mini Spekulatius (150g, best before August 30, 2027) and Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies (160g, best before May 17, 2027). The products contain allergens that are not declared in English on the label, including barley and wheat (gluten), egg, hazelnut (nuts), lactose and whey (milk), lecithin (soya), lupin, nuts, peanuts, and sesame. Customers with allergies to any of these ingredients are advised not to eat the cookies and to return them to their local Home Bargains for a refund.
Unilever has also recalled its Pot Noodle Piri Piri Chicken Flavour (90g, batch code L6232PB796, best before May 2027) because it contains milk, which is not declared on the label. Shoppers with a milk allergy should not consume the product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.
Asda recalls: Footwear, handbags, and a children's tent
Asda has recalled a selection of men's hiking boots and shoes due to a 'serious chemical risk'. The affected items include Khaki Hiker Boots (article numbers 1100226294 and 1100245442), Khaki Hiker Shoes (1100243431), Grey Hiker Boots (1100264858), and Grey Hiker Shoes (1100226297), with multiple barcodes listed for each. Customers who own any of these products are told to stop using them immediately and return them to the nearest Asda store for a full refund without needing a receipt.
Several handbags from George at Asda have also been urgently recalled due to a serious chemical risk. The bags contain excessive concentrations of phthalates, which may harm children's health and possibly cause damage to the reproductive system. The recalled styles include the Nylon Backpack - Black, Charm Hobo Workbag - Black, Opp Crossbody Bag - Black, Opp Tote - Black, Front Pocket Xbody Bag - Black, Opp Tote Bag - Black, Nylon Phone Bag - Black, and Front Pocket Xbody Bag - Tan, each with specific barcodes. Asda has recalled the products from end users, and owners are advised to stop using them immediately and return them to any Asda store for a full refund.
Additionally, Asda has recalled a pop-up children's tent with a bear design (barcode 5063717171192, product code 506371717119.2026) due to a risk of entrapment, as the zip closure may allow a user to become trapped during use. Shoppers are advised to stop using the product immediately, keep it out of reach of children, and return it to any Asda store for a full refund.
Primark and Tesco recalls: Gonks and a latte mug
Primark has urgently recalled two decorative gonk plushes, models 991179148 (Pumpkin) and 991174794 (HW Mini), as they may be contaminated with small amounts of asbestos, a banned substance that can cause serious health risks. Customers are instructed to immediately stop using the products and either double-bag, tape, label, and safely store undamaged items out of children's reach, or clean up damaged items using a mask, gloves, and wet cloths before double-bagging all materials and keeping others away from affected areas. The products should then be returned to any Primark store for a full refund without a receipt, or contact the local authority for safe asbestos disposal if a store return isn't possible.
Finally, Tesco F&F has recalled a latte mug (barcode 05057967613311, sales period September 2025 to August 2026 inclusive) due to a risk of burns and injuries, as it may shatter during use. If the glass mug breaks while containing a hot beverage, consumers could be burned by the hot liquid or injured by sharp glass fragments. Customers who have purchased the product are advised to stop using it immediately and return it to any Tesco store for a full refund, with no receipt needed.
