This week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), and Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have issued multiple product recall warnings for items sold at M&S, Amazon, Primark, and John Lewis. Shoppers are urged to check their purchases and follow recall instructions, which typically offer free replacements, repairs, or refunds.
Marks & Spencer: Listeria in Truffle Gouda
M&S Food Truffle Gouda has been recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms of listeriosis include flu-like signs such as high temperature, muscle aches, chills, nausea, and diarrhoea. In rare cases, severe complications like meningitis can occur. Vulnerable groups include people over 65, pregnant women, babies under one month, and those with weakened immune systems. Customers who bought the product should not eat it and return it to the store for a full refund.
Amazon: Baby Float and Sand Toys Recalled
The Rainllon Baby Swimming Float, sold via Amazon, poses a risk of injuries and drowning because its canopy may increase wind resistance and destabilise the float in windy conditions, leading to falls, capsizing, or separation from the caregiver. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed, and the listing has been removed. Owners should stop using the product and contact the distributor for redress.
Additionally, nine Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon have been recalled because the sand may be contaminated with asbestos, a banned substance hazardous even at low exposure. Affected product codes include F-SDWDOG-1P (Dog), F-SDWFROG-1P (Frog), F-SDWGORIL-1P (Gorilla), F-SDWGRFISH-1P (Green Head Fish), F-SDWPIG-1P (Pig), F-SDWPDUCK-1P (Pineapple Duck), F-SDWPOOP-1P (Poopman), F-SDWRABB-1P (Rabbit), and F-SDWMULE-1P (Mule). The seller, Nico Toys Limited, has withdrawn the products from the market. Owners should stop using them immediately. If the product is intact, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it, label it, and store securely away from children. If damaged, clean with wet cloths while wearing gloves and a mask, double bag all materials, and keep children away. Contact Nico Toys Limited or local authority for safe disposal guidance.
John Lewis: Asbestos in Doorstops and Draught Excluders
John Lewis & Partners has recalled 15 doorstop and draught excluder models because marble chips inside may contain asbestos. Affected product codes include Draught Excluder Navy (57090502), Grey (57090506), Stripe (57090509), Duck Doorstop (57090429), Elephant Doorstop (57090428), Frog Doorstop (57090427), Patterned Navy Doorstop (57090409), Pig Doorstop (57090421), Sausage Dog Doorstop (57090420), Fusion Doorstop (57090426), Snowman Doorstop (57090425), Gingerbread Doorstop (57090424), Grey Stripe Doorstop (57090423), Felt Doorstop (57090420), and Llama Doorstop (57090421). Customers should stop using the products immediately and keep them away from children. If undamaged, double bag and store securely. If damaged, clean with wet cloths while wearing gloves and a mask, double bag materials, and return the product to any John Lewis store for a full refund without a receipt. Alternatively, contact John Lewis at 03456 049 049 or visit the GOV.UK asbestos page for disposal guidance.
Primark: Lead in Pepper Mills
Three models of Primark pepper mill in brown and green have been recalled due to excess lead concentrations, posing a serious chemical risk. Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest Primark store for a full refund. For further information, use the Primark Live Chat.
