The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have issued urgent food recalls and safety notices over the past 48 hours. The affected items include a Scottish canned soup sold in major supermarkets and a fruit juice drink containing undeclared allergens.
A food recall occurs when a food business removes an unsafe or non-compliant product from the supply chain and tells consumers what to do, such as returning or disposing of it.
Baxters Cullen Skink Soup Recall
Scottish soup maker Baxters has removed batches of its Chef Selections Cullen Skink Soup from store shelves because of a serious manufacturing defect. The product can be found in Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's stores.
According to an alert from the FSA and FSS, a production fault may cause microbial spoilage, resulting in a foul, sour odour and flavour in the soup. Spoilage can also cause gas to build up inside the tin, causing it to swell and potentially rupture.
Shoppers are advised not to open, pierce or consume the soup if it matches these details: pack size 400g can, batch code L07XC, best before date April 2029. Baxters advises shoppers to place the unopened can securely inside a plastic bag and immediately dispose of it in an external household bin.
Customers seeking a full refund can contact Baxters Customer Care directly on 0800 389 8389 or email CCUK@baxters.com.
Rubicon Juice Drink Allergen Alert
A separate food safety alert has been issued for Rubicon Still Blends Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Juice Drink due to an undeclared allergen risk. Manufacturer AG Barr has recalled four production batches after tests revealed the drink contains elevated levels of sulphites that are not declared on the ingredient label.
The affected products match the following description: pack size 1L Tetra Cartons, affected batch codes 6160, 6198, 6219 and 6257, best before dates June 2027 to September 2027.
The presence of hidden sulphites creates a potential health hazard for anyone who suffers from asthma or has an intolerance or allergy to sulphites. For these individuals, drinking the product could trigger severe adverse reactions.
Customers with asthma or sulphite allergies are urged not to drink the juice. Instead, shoppers can return the product to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund, with or without a receipt. Alternatively, shoppers can contact AG Barr's customer service team directly via email at consumercare@agbarr.co.uk.
Walkers Crisps Recall in Iceland
Walkers crisps have also been caught up in a product recall for its Variety Snacks Sharing Box, sold exclusively in Iceland stores. The Monster Munch Giants Roast Beef 85g packs found inside the Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box (655g) contain wheat (gluten), which is not mentioned on the outer packaging.
According to Allergy UK, the individual bags inside the box are correctly labelled and clearly list wheat as an ingredient. However, the omission on the outer packaging presents a serious risk to customers who depend on the main box's allergen information.
The affected product is the Walker's Variety Snacks Sharing Box, size 655g box (containing six snack packs), batch code 107543, best-before dates November 21, 2026 and January 16, 2027.
PepsiCo urges shoppers not to consume the crisps if you have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy. Contact PepsiCo Consumer Care on 0800 274 777 for a full refund.
