Several urgent product recalls have been issued across major UK retailers in the past week, covering food items and children's products. The affected items include doughnuts from Waitrose, soup from Baxters, a Rubicon drink, Britax pushchairs, a ladder from The Workplace Depot, and a wooden mobile holder from Petite Amélie.
Waitrose doughnuts recalled over undeclared soya
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose & Partners Sweet, Fluffy, Golden Ring Doughnuts 5's and Waitrose & Partners Jammy, Messy, Squidgy Doughnuts 5's because the products contain soya which is not declared on the label. This makes them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy.
The best before dates on both packs are November 10 and 11, 2026. Customers who are allergic to soya are advised not to eat them, but to package them up and return them to Waitrose for a full refund, without needing a receipt.
Baxters soup and Rubicon drink pulled
Baxters is recalling its Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup due to a manufacturing fault which may cause spoilage of the product and for cans to swell and potentially rupture. This soup is sold in several UK supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury's. The affected pack size is 400g, with batch code L07XC and best before date April 2029. Consumers who have bought this product with the specific batch code should carefully place it in a bag and dispose of it, then contact Baxters for a replacement.
AG Barr is recalling Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Cartons (1L) because they may contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. This could make it a possible 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). Consumers who have bought an affected product should not drink it, but return it to where they bought it for a full refund.
Pushchairs and ladder pose injury risks
Britax Römer SMILE III, 4 and 5Z Pushchairs have all been recalled as they pose a risk of injuries. Under certain conditions of use, the front wheel locking mechanism may wear down, which may result in the front wheel detaching from the chassis during use, causing the pushchair to become unstable or fail, potentially injuring a child. Consumers who have bought any of these pushchairs should check whether the front wheels detach without pressing the release button. If the front wheels detach, they should stop using the pushchair immediately and visit the Britax SMILE III, 4 and certain 5Z made prior to March 2024 Safety Notice to register with Britax Römer to receive a replacement chassis or repair kit.
The Workplace Depot Multi-Purpose Combi Ladder has also been urgently recalled. It poses a high risk of injury because it is not strong enough and could collapse while in use, causing a fall from a height. The locks do not work properly, and the base is too narrow to meet basic safety standards. The batch/serial number is PO-08816, with a sale period of 06/01/26 to 30/10/26. Consumers who have bought this product should stop using it immediately and contact The Workplace Depot's customer services helpline on 0800 0126 777 to arrange a full refund.
Wooden mobile holder recalled for child safety
Finally, the Petite Amélie Wooden Mobile Holder has been recalled because of the risk it presents to children. The glued joint on the arm can come loose, causing the arm and mobile to break off and fall into the cot or playpen, potentially injuring a child lying underneath. The affected models are Brown and Dark Brown, with barcodes 8720986429696 and 8721214200476, and item numbers MOBARMWL and MOBARMWLDS. The sales period runs from July 2025 up to and including October 16, 2026 (Brown), and late July 2026 up to and including October 16, 2026 (Dark Brown). Consumers should stop using the product immediately, remove it from the cot or playpen, and keep it out of reach of children. Affected consumers have been contacted directly and a refund will be issued automatically to the payment method used.
