UK shoppers are being urged to check food products at home after several supermarkets published recall notices involving potential safety risks. The warnings cover selected items sold by Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose, with concerns including possible glass contamination, undeclared allergens, incorrect date labelling and the possible presence of insects.
The recalls apply to specific products and packaging details, rather than every item sold by the supermarkets. Customers should check the name, pack size and date or batch code printed on their products before deciding whether an item is affected.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) publishes official food alerts to explain why products are being recalled and what consumers should do if they have bought them. Supermarkets also provide their own recall notices, including instructions for returning affected items and obtaining refunds.
Tesco recalls selected food products
Tesco’s official recall page lists several notices issued in 2026. These include Pinch Chicken & Pilau Rice 400g ready meals, with a recall notice dated 9 October, and Pot Noodle Piri Piri Chicken Instant Noodles 90g, dated 2 October. Other notices on the page cover products from earlier in the year.
Customers who have bought either of the named products should open the relevant notice and check the precise details. A product name alone may not be enough to establish whether a particular pack is included, as recall notices can identify specific batches, dates or packaging information.
Shoppers should follow the instructions provided by Tesco if their product matches the notice. Where a recall says not to consume an item, customers should not eat it, even if the packaging appears intact.
The retailer’s recall page is the appropriate place to check for updates because it lists the products covered by its notices and provides links to further information.
Morrisons warns customers about salted cashews
Morrisons has recalled its Savers Salted Cashews 125g because some packs may contain glass. The FSA’s notice identifies the affected best-before dates as 9 August, 6 September, 26 September, 28 September and 9 October 2026.
The possible presence of glass makes the affected product unsafe to eat. Customers who have bought a pack matching one of the listed dates should not consume it and should return it to a Morrisons store for a full refund. The retailer says a receipt is not required.
The warning concerns the specified cashew product and date codes. It does not mean that all nuts or other Morrisons products are affected.
Consumers should check the best-before date on their packaging rather than relying on the appearance of the product. Foreign material may not be visible, so a pack that looks normal should not be treated as safe if it matches the recall details.
Morrisons pesto recall over undeclared fish
A separate notice concerns Filippo Berio Hot Chilli Pesto 190g. The product is being recalled because an incorrect back label fails to declare fish as an ingredient. The affected best-before date listed by Morrisons is 15 May 2028.
This recall is particularly important for people with a fish allergy or intolerance. Ingredient labels allow consumers to identify foods that may trigger an allergic reaction, and missing information can create a health risk even when a product looks and smells normal.
Customers who have purchased the affected pesto should check the official notice and follow its instructions. People with a fish allergy or intolerance should not eat the product if their pack matches the recall details.
Morrisons says customers can return the affected item for a full refund without a receipt. Anyone who needs clarification should use the contact information provided in the retailer’s notice.
Waitrose tuna pâté recalled over incorrect use-by date
Waitrose has recalled its Tuna Pâté 115g because the packaging displays an incorrect use-by date. The affected product carries a date of 17 December 2026, but the correct use-by date is 17 October 2026. The retailer published its notice on 13 October 2026.
The labelling error could lead customers to believe that the chilled product remains safe to eat for longer than it does. Use-by dates relate to food safety, so consumers should not rely on the incorrect later date when deciding whether to eat the affected pâté.
Waitrose advises customers who have bought the product not to consume it. They should package it up and return it to a local Waitrose branch for a full refund. Customers can contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, selecting option four, for further information.
Shoppers should check the exact product and date shown in the notice. The warning should not be interpreted as applying to every fish product sold by Waitrose.
Waitrose recalls Ready Brek porridge over possible flour beetles
Waitrose published a recall notice on 14 October 2026 for Ready Brek Original Porridge 450g because of the possible presence of flour beetles. The listed affected best-before dates are 1 July, 2 July, 21 July and 22 July 2027, 18 August and 19 August 2027, 17 September and 22 September 2027, and 1 October 2027.
The recall is limited to the product and dates identified in the notice. Customers should compare their packaging with the complete list before deciding whether their pack is affected.
Waitrose advises customers not to consume the recalled porridge. They should package the product and return it to a local branch for a refund. The notice also lists Weetabix Consumer Care on 0800 212457 and provides an email contact for customers who need further information.
The warning demonstrates why it is worth checking dry goods stored in kitchen cupboards as well as chilled food. Products such as porridge may remain at home for months after purchase, meaning an item bought earlier could still be covered by a recall announced later.
What shoppers should do if they have a recalled product
Customers should compare the full product name, pack size and date or batch code on their packaging with the official recall notice. Similar packaging or a matching brand name is not enough to establish whether an item is affected.
If a product matches a notice advising customers not to eat it, they should follow that instruction. They should not taste the food to check whether it appears safe. Instead, they should use the retailer’s stated return and refund arrangements.
Allergy warnings need particular attention. A product with an undeclared ingredient may present a risk to someone with an allergy even if it looks normal and is within its printed date. Anyone with a relevant allergy should read the notice carefully and avoid the affected item.
Customers who have already eaten a recalled product and are concerned about possible exposure should seek appropriate medical advice, particularly if they develop symptoms or have a known food allergy. The product notice should be used to identify the specific risk rather than assuming every recall presents the same danger.
Why supermarkets issue food recalls
Food recalls can happen for several reasons. A manufacturer may discover that a product contains an undeclared allergen, that foreign material may have entered a batch, or that packaging carries incorrect information. A recall may also be issued when a date error could cause consumers to keep food for longer than recommended.
The purpose is to alert customers who may already have bought the product and help prevent them from eating something that could be unsafe. The instructions differ according to the problem identified, which is why shoppers should read the individual notice instead of relying on a general headline.
A recall affecting one product does not automatically mean other items from the same retailer or manufacturer are unsafe. The product name, pack size and date details are central to identifying whether a particular item is included.
Where to check the latest food recall notices
Consumers can find official food safety information through the FSA’s food alerts and product recalls page. The supermarkets also maintain their own pages with product-specific details and instructions.
For retailer information, visit Tesco’s product recall page, Morrisons’ product recall page and Waitrose’s product recall page.
Checking these sources helps shoppers establish whether a product at home is affected and what action they should take. Customers should rely on the full official notice for the latest details, especially where a recall identifies particular dates or batches.