Supermarkets Issue Urgent Recall of 13 Fruit Products Over Salmonella Contamination
Thirteen fresh fruit products sold across major UK supermarkets and cafés have been recalled amid fears of salmonella contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the recall for items available at Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury's, after tests identified salmonella in apple and kiwi used in the products manufactured by Prepworld.
The FSA said the recall was due to the possible presence of salmonella, a bacterial group found in farm animals' digestive systems that can cause severe illness and even death in vulnerable individuals. Salmonella causes salmonellosis, an intestinal illness that is one of the most common types of food poisoning, with an estimated 23,000 cases in the UK each year.
Full List of Recalled Products and Use-By Dates
The affected products and their use-by dates are:
- ASDA Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry – 220g – Use by: 23 June 2026, 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 June 2026, 24 June 2026
Health Risks and Symptoms of Salmonella
Salmonella infection typically causes fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. According to the FSA, symptoms usually start within a few hours to a few days after consuming contaminated food, though occasionally they may not appear for several weeks. Most people recover within a week, but the illness poses particular risks to young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems, sometimes requiring hospitalisation. Across the UK, between 30 and 50 fatalities occur from salmonella each year, reports The Mirror.
The NHS advises that anyone who develops salmonella remains highly infectious while symptoms persist. Affected individuals must stay away from work, school or nursery until they have been completely symptom-free for at least 48 hours to avoid spreading the infection.
Advice for Consumers
Prepworld has initiated a recall of the affected products. Notices will be displayed at point of sale in all retail outlets currently stocking them, informing customers of the reason for the recall and advising on the appropriate course of action. A Food Standards Agency spokesman 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."
How to Treat Food Poisoning at Home
According to the NHS, food poisoning can usually be treated at home. The most important step is to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Recommended actions include staying at home and resting, drinking water or squash in small sips if feeling sick, continuing to breast or bottle feed babies, and eating when able, avoiding fatty or spicy foods. Paracetamol may be taken for discomfort. Consumers should avoid fruit juice and fizzy drinks as they can worsen diarrhoea, and should not give children under 12 medicine to stop diarrhoea or aspirin to children under 16.
