Supermarkets Issue Urgent Recall Over Salmonella Contamination
Major supermarkets including Morrisons, Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and M&S are urgently recalling 13 fruit packs after Salmonella was detected in tests. The bacteria, which causes diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting, was found on apples and kiwis used in Prepworld packs sold at these stores.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said there was a “possible presence of Salmonella” and warned customers “do not eat them.” Affected packs should be returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores selling these products to explain the recall.
Full List of Recalled Products
The recall covers 13 products with specific use-by dates:
- ASDA Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry, Pack size 220g, Use by 23 June 2026 and 24 June 2026
- Morrisons Kiwi, Melon & Strawberries, Pack size 220g, Use by 24 June 2026
- Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry, Pack size 250g, Use by 24 June 2026
- Tesco Kiwi Fruit Pot, Pack size 100g, Use by 23 June 2026
- Waitrose Pink Lady Apple and Grapes, Pack size 115g, Use by 23 June 2026
- M&S Café Pink Lady Apple, Pack size 90g, Use by 24 June 2026
- M&S (FTG) Pink Lady Apple, Pack size 90g, Use by 24 June 2026
- M&S Pink Lady Apple Slices, Pack size 225g, Use by 24 June 2026
- Sainsbury’s Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry, Pack size 220g, Use by 23 June 2026
- Sainsbury’s Orange & Kiwi, Pack size 240g, Use by 23 June 2026
- Sainsbury’s Pink Lady Apple & Grape, Pack size 240g, Use by 23 June 2026
- Tesco Fruit Kebabs, Pack size 290g, Use by 23 June 2026
- Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry, Pack size 125g, Use by 23 June 2026 and 24 June 2026
Health Advice and Symptoms
Salmonella outbreaks are frequently traced to raw or undercooked poultry, meat, eggs, unpasteurised milk, contaminated fruits and vegetables, or contact with infected pets. The FSA advises anyone experiencing symptoms—diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting—to stay away from work, school, or nursery until symptoms have stopped for at least 48 hours to avoid spreading the infection.
Recent Recalls
The FSA regularly issues product recalls for safety concerns. Last Sunday, it alerted the public about Krispy Kreme Individual Pitch Perfect Doughnuts and the Match Day Dozen due to undeclared hazelnuts.
