Major retailers including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Smyths have issued urgent product recalls over safety concerns including Listeria, Salmonella and allergen risks. Customers who have bought any of the affected items are advised to stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Waitrose recalls oat drink and olives
Waitrose is recalling its Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink due to the risk of microbiological contamination and spoilage, following a breakdown in temperature control which may render the products unsafe to consume. The recall covers products purchased between September 2 and September 21, 2026, with best-before dates between August 14 and October 29, 2026. Customers are advised not to eat the product and to return it to the store for a full refund.
Waitrose has also issued a recall on its Essential Pitted Black Olives 120g after Listeria monocytogenes was discovered in the product. The affected use-by dates are September 13, September 18 and September 27, 2026. Customers should not eat the product and should return it to their nearest Waitrose store for a full refund. For further information, contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 and press option four.
Sainsbury's recalls olives and coleslaw
Sainsbury's has recalled its Inspired to Cook Pitted Black Olives 120g after Listeria monocytogenes was identified in the product. The affected use-by dates are September 6, September 7 and September 10, 2026. Customers should not consume the product and should return it to their nearest Sainsbury's store for a full refund. For more information, visit Sainsburys.co.uk/help or call the careline on 0800 028 8303.
Tesco is recalling its Tesco Finest Caesar and Smoked Bacon Coleslaw 270g, as certain packs may contain Tesco Finest Four Cheese Potato Salad. The incorrect product contains mustard, which is not declared on the label. The affected use-by date is September 4, 2026. Customers with a mustard allergy should not consume the product and should return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. Further information is available at tesco.com/help/contact.
World of Sweets recalls Dubai style chocolates
World of Sweets has recalled a range of Dubai style chocolates being sold across England and Northern Ireland after Salmonella was discovered in the products. The recalled items are Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles 120g (product code 319456) and Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate 100g (product code 318591). Customers should not consume the affected products. If purchased directly from World of Sweets, contact their customer service team with your order number and the number of affected units. You may be asked to safely dispose of the product and provide proof of disposal, or the company can arrange collection. Once the goods have been returned, the company will process your refund. If purchased from another retailer, contact that retailer directly with proof of purchase.
Lucky Saint recalls Hazy IPA and Smyths recalls cornhole set
Lucky Saint is recalling its Hazy IPA products as some cans may become over-pressurised and rupture without warning. This affects stock purchased in Tesco and Sainsbury's stores only, with a best-before date of August 13, 2027 and a production time stamp between 20:50 and 22:30. Customers should not drink or open the cans, but should provide proof of purchase to the store for a full refund and safely dispose of the product. To dispose of the product, handle the cans as little as possible, place them carefully upright in a sealed bag, and dispose of them with household waste.
Smyths Toys has withdrawn and recalled its Wooden Cornhole Board with Bean Bags because the sand inside the bags may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Owners should cease using the product immediately. If the product is undamaged, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store it away from children. If the product is damaged and the filling is exposed, clean up areas where the product was used with wet cloths to prevent dust, wear gloves and a mask, and double bag the filling, product, gloves, mask and cloths. Keep children and others away until the area is thoroughly cleaned. Return the product to your nearest Smyths Toys store for a full refund without a receipt. If unable to return it, contact your local authority for guidance on safe asbestos disposal.
