The products recalled from Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Iceland and TK Maxx over safety fears

Paige Oldfield

6 July 2024 at 2:26 am·4-min read

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Several items from popular high street stores have been recalled over fears they have been contaminated with E. coli or may contain insects.

Recalled items listed on the Chartered Trading Standards Institute website over the last month include mini cupcakes, crisps and supermarket sandwiches.

Product recalls are made by traders about products which could affect the safety of those using them.

The following items have all been recalled:

Waitrose and Partners - Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

These cupcakes have been recalled -Credit:Trading Standards

Hazard

Waitrose and Partners are recalling Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes because they contain walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs contain Coffee and Walnut Cupcakes. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).

Affected model series

Pack size: Pack of 9 cupcakes

Best-before date: 20 July 2024

Allergen(s): Walnuts (nuts)

Listing name

Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

Corrective action

Waitrose and Partners are recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to walnuts (nuts), do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.

Iceland - 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags

Return these rice bags if you have purchased them -Credit:Trading Standards

Hazard

Iceland is recalling Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags because they may contain crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs that are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans and/or an allergy to fish and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to molluscs.

Affected model series

Pack size: 600 g

Best before date: 16 November 2025

Allergen(s): Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs

Listing name

Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags

Corrective action

Iceland is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, who will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers.

If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Iceland store for a full refund. For more information, contact Iceland Customer Services on 0800 328 0800 (option 2).

Sainsbury's - Taste the Difference - Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar Hand Cook Crisps

These crisps are being recalled -Credit:Trading Standards

Hazard

Sainsbury's are recalling Taste the Difference Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps because they may contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Affected model series

Taste the Difference Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps

Best before: 26 October 2024

Allergen: milk

Corrective action

Sainsbury's is recalling the above product from customers. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead, return the product to the nearest Sainsbury's store for a refund, with or without a receipt. For more information, visit Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact Sainsbury's Careline: 0800 028 8303.

TK Maxx / Homesense - Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas

There are safety fears over these teas -Credit:Trading Standards

Hazard

TK Maxx and Homesense are recalling selected batches of Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas because some of these products have been found to contain insects.

Affected model series

Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas - Calm & Relax

Pack size: 60 g

Batch code: 6057, 6071, 6118, 6126 and 6207

Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas - Chamomile

Pack size: 40 g

Batch code: 5887 and 6111

Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas - Sleepy

Pack size: 40 g

Batch code: 6058, 6102 and 6125

Corrective action

TK Maxx and Homesense are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to any TK Maxx or Home Sense store for a full refund. For further information, please contact TK Maxx / Homesense Customer Services on 01923 473561 or customerservice@tjxeurope.com.

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Waitrose and Partners - Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

Iceland - 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags

Sainsbury's - Taste the Difference - Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar Hand Cook Crisps

TK Maxx / Homesense - Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas

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