UK shoppers are being urged to check their homes after a series of urgent product recalls were issued this week by major retailers including Waitrose, Tesco and Morrisons. The affected items range from food products with undeclared allergens to pushchairs and a ladder that pose injury risks.
When an item is deemed unsafe to consume or use, it is withdrawn from shop shelves, with warnings issued explaining the potential hazard. Some of the recalled products pose a risk of explosion, contain undeclared allergens, or could be dangerous for children.
Food recalls: doughnuts, soup and a soft drink
Waitrose & Partners is recalling two varieties of its doughnuts: Waitrose & Partners Sweet, Fluffy, Golden Ring Doughnuts 5's and Waitrose & Partners Jammy, Messy, Squidgy Doughnuts 5's. The products contain soya which is not declared on the label, making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy. The best before dates on both packs are November 10 and 11, 2026. Customers with a soya allergy are advised not to consume them and to return them to their nearest Waitrose for a full refund, with no receipt required.
Baxters is recalling its Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup due to a manufacturing fault which may cause the product to spoil and for cans to swell and potentially rupture. The soup is stocked in several UK supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury's. The affected pack size is 400g, with batch code L07XC and a best before date of April 2029. Customers who have purchased the product with this specific batch code should carefully place it in a bag, dispose of it, and contact Baxters for a replacement.
AG Barr is recalling Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Cartons (1L) as they may contain sulphites that are not listed on the label. This could present a potential health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites. The affected batch codes and best before dates are: 6160 (June 2027), 6198 (July 2027), 6219 (August 2027) and 6257 (September 2027). Customers who have purchased an affected product should not drink it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Non-food recalls: pushchairs, ladder and baby mobile
Britax Römer has recalled its SMILE III, 4 and 5Z modular pushchairs due to the risk of injury they pose. Under certain conditions of use, the front wheel locking mechanism may wear down, which could result in the front wheel becoming detached from the chassis during use, causing the pushchair to become unstable or fail, potentially putting a child at risk of injury. Customers are advised to check whether the front wheels detach without pressing the release button. If they do detach, users should cease using the pushchair immediately and register with Britax Römer to receive a replacement chassis or repair kit.
The Workplace Depot has recalled its Multi-Purpose Combi Ladder. The aluminium ladder presents a significant risk of injury as it is not strong enough and could collapse while in use, potentially causing the user to fall from a height. In addition, the locks do not work properly, and the base is too narrow to meet basic safety standards. The affected batch/serial number is PO-08816, sold between January 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026. Anyone who has purchased this product should cease using it immediately and contact The Workplace Depot's customer services helpline on 0800 0126 777 to arrange a full refund.
Finally, the Petite Amélie Wooden Mobile Holder has been recalled due to the danger it poses to young children. The glued joint on the arm can become loose, causing the arm and mobile to detach and fall into the cot or playpen, potentially causing injury to a child lying beneath it. The affected models are Brown and Dark Brown, with barcodes 8720986429696 and 8721214200476, and item numbers MOBARMWL and MOBARMWLDS. The sales period for the Brown model was July 2025 up to and including October 16, 2026, and for the Dark Brown model, late July 2026 up to and including October 16, 2026. Customers should stop using the product straight away, remove it from the cot or playpen, and ensure it is kept out of children's reach. Those affected have been contacted directly and a refund will be issued automatically to the original payment method used.
