Major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, and M&S have issued urgent recalls on a range of fruit products over fears of Salmonella contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers not to eat the affected items and to return them to stores for a full refund.
Products Recalled Across Multiple Retailers
The recall, initiated by supplier Prepworld, covers pre-packed fruit items such as apple slices, fruit kebabs, and mixed fruit pots. Specific products include:
- ASDA Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry (220g, use by 23-24 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 23-24 June 2026)
Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in affected stores to inform customers of the recall.
Health Risks and Symptoms
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause salmonellosis, a common form of food poisoning. According to the NHS, symptoms include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps. The infection can be severe, particularly for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. In the UK, an estimated 23,000 people are infected annually, with 30 to 50 deaths each year.
Individuals who develop symptoms are advised to stay home from work, school, or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours to prevent spreading the infection.
Official Advice
An FSA spokesperson stated: "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." Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators for the recalled items and follow the guidance.
