Several major retailers have issued urgent product recalls over the past week, warning customers not to eat or use certain items due to risks including choking, possible glass contamination and incorrect allergy labelling. Shoppers are being urged to check their purchases carefully to avoid potential harm.
If you have bought any of the affected products, stop using them immediately and return them to the retailer where they were purchased. Here is a rundown of the latest recalls you need to be aware of.
Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box
PepsiCo is recalling Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box because the Monster Munch Giants Roast Beef 85g pack contains wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the outer packaging of the sharing box. This multipack is sold at Iceland stores only.
Pack size: 655g box (six packs). Batch code: 107543. Best before: November 21, 2026.
If you have bought this product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten or have coeliac disease, don't eat it. Instead, call the PepsiCo Consumer Care Line on 0800274777 or visit contact.pepsico.com/walkers for a full refund.
Emma Basic Curry Cubes Japanese Style
The Basic Ingredients Ltd is recalling Emma Basic Curry Cubes Japanese Style because the product may contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. Packs that already show a "may contain milk" warning on the label aren't affected.
Pack size: 200g. Best before: December 29, 2026, February 24, 2027, March 18, 2027, May 12, 2027, July 23, 2027, September 14, 2027, October 12, 2027, March 26, 2028.
If you have purchased any of the above products and suffer from an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk-based products, do not consume it. Instead, take it back to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.
Arla Protein Puddings
Arla Foods Ltd is recalling various Arla Protein Pudding products because they may contain glass. The affected flavours and details are:
- Chocolate: pack size 200g, best before January 11, 18 and 20, 2027, February 6, 2027
- Salted Caramel: pack size 200g, best before January 21, 23, 31, 2027, February 2, 2027
- Vanilla Cookie: pack size 200g, best before January 25, 2027
If you have purchased any of these products bearing these particular dates, do not eat them. Dispose of them, or return them to your nearest stockist — such as Asda, Tesco or Morrisons — for a full refund.
Horace Vetiver Primavera Beard Oil
This beard oil, available through Amazon, has been urgently recalled. The product poses a health risk after it was discovered that the fragrance concentration exceeds safety rules for leave-on facial products, potentially causing skin irritation.
Brand: OLBO (Horace). Barcode: 3701154703928. Batch number: 373245.
Customers are urged to stop using the product straight away and get in touch with the supplier to arrange a refund or replacement.
HAMAX Buddy Baby Seat
A car seat sold at Decathlon has been urgently recalled due to a choking hazard it poses to young children, caused by a detachable safety label on the harness strap.
Brand: HAMAX. Model code: 8591602. Item code: 4091054. Sales period: 28.12.2020 to 06.08.2026.
If you have purchased this car seat, ensure it is kept out of children's reach. Inspect the shoulder harness strap and, if the textile label shown in the image is there, remove it by cutting it off completely from the harness strap. Once the label has been removed, the choking risk is eliminated and the seat can be used safely again.
Axkid MiniKid Core Car Seats
This child car seat has also been subject to a recall after failing to meet the required performance levels set out under the manufacturer's own safety standards. It is a belt-installed, extended rear-facing seat designed for children from newborn up to around seven years of age.
PSD number: 2609-0213. Brand: Axkid. Model: MiniKid Core.
Parents and guardians can head to Product Safety Message - Axkid to register for a free replacement. You will need the Car Seat ID to complete your registration, which can be located on the product label found underneath the car seat.
