Several major retailers, including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Smyths, have issued urgent product recalls. The affected items include food, drinks and toys, with alerts over Salmonella, Listeria, undeclared mustard and other safety risks. Customers who have purchased any of the products are advised to stop using them immediately and return them to the store for a full refund.
Waitrose Recalls Oat Drink and Olives
Waitrose is recalling its Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink due to a risk of microbiological contamination and spoilage, following a temperature control failure which could make the products unsafe to consume. The recall applies to products with best-before dates between August 14 and October 29, 2026, purchased between September 2 and September 21, 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 for its Essential Pitted Black Olives after Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product. The recall covers use-by dates of September 13, September 18 and September 27, 2026. Customers should return the product to their nearest Waitrose store for a full refund. For further information, contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 and select option four.
Sainsbury's and Tesco Recalls
Sainsbury's has recalled its Inspired to Cook Pitted Black Olives after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product. Use-by dates affected are September 6, September 7 and September 10, 2026. Customers should return the product to their nearest Sainsbury's store for a full refund. Further details are available on the Sainsbury's website or by calling their careline on 0800 028 8303.
Tesco is recalling its Finest Caesar and Smoked Bacon Coleslaw, as some packs may mistakenly contain Tesco Finest Four Cheese Potato Salad. The incorrect product contains mustard, which is not declared on the label. The recall applies to products with a use-by date of September 4, 2026. Customers with a mustard allergy should not eat the product and should return it to any Tesco store for a full refund.
Chocolate and Drink Recalls
World of Sweets has recalled a selection of Dubai style chocolates sold across England and Northern Ireland after Salmonella was found in the products. The affected 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 who bought the product directly from World of Sweets should contact their customer service team with their order number and quantity of affected units. They may be asked to safely dispose of the product and provide proof of disposal. Alternatively, World of Sweets can arrange collection and process a refund once the goods are returned. Customers who purchased from a different retailer should contact them directly with proof of purchase.
Lucky Saint is recalling its Hazy IPA products as some cans may become over-pressurised and burst unexpectedly. This only affects stock bought in Tesco and Sainsbury's stores. The affected cans have a best-before date of August 13, 2027, and a production time stamp between 20:50 and 22:30. Customers are advised not to consume or open the cans and to show proof of purchase at the store for a full refund. Cans should be handled minimally, placed upright in a sealed bag, and disposed of with household rubbish.
Toy Recall Over Asbestos Risk
Smyths Toys has recalled its Wooden Cornhole Board with Bean Bags, as the sand inside the bags may be contaminated with a small amount of asbestos. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. If the item is intact, it should be secured in a heavy-duty plastic bag, sealed with double tape, labelled clearly and stored out of children's reach. If the item is damaged and the filling exposed, clean the area with damp cloths, wear protective gloves and a mask, and double bag the filling, product, gloves, mask and cloths. Return the product to the nearest Smyths Toys store for a complete refund; a receipt is not required. If unable to return the product, contact the local authority for advice on safe asbestos disposal.
