Major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose, and M&S have issued recalls for a range of fruit products over fears of Salmonella contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warns consumers not to eat the affected items and to return them for a full refund.
Products Recalled
The recall covers various pre-packed fruit items with specific use-by dates. Affected products include:
- ASDA Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry (220g, use by 23 and 24 June 2026)
- Morrisons Kiwi, Melon & Strawberries (220g, use by 24 June 2026)
- Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry (250g, use by 24 June 2026)
- Tesco Kiwi Fruit Pot (100g, use by 23 June 2026)
- Waitrose Pink Lady Apple and Grapes (115g, use by 23 June 2026)
- M&S Café Pink Lady Apple (90g, use by 24 June 2026)
- M&S (FTG) Pink Lady Apple (90g, use by 24 June 2026)
- M&S Pink Lady Apple Slices (225g, use by 24 June 2026)
- Sainsbury’s Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry (220g, use by 23 June 2026)
- Sainsbury’s Orange & Kiwi (240g, use by 23 June 2026)
- Sainsbury’s Pink Lady Apple & Grape (240g, use by 23 June 2026)
- Tesco Fruit Kebabs (290g, use by 23 June 2026)
- Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry (125g, use by 23 and 24 June 2026)
Health Risks and Symptoms
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause salmonellosis, a common form of food poisoning. According to the NHS, up to 23,000 people in the UK are infected each year. Symptoms include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps. While most people recover within days, the infection can be severe for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Between 30 and 50 deaths from Salmonella are estimated annually in the UK.
The NHS advises that individuals with symptoms are highly infectious and should stay home from work, school, or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.
Consumer Advice
An FSA spokesperson said: "If you have bought any of the products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund." Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in affected stores to inform customers about the recall.
