The warnings come after multiple products sold nationwide were recalled over potential health risks.
The Food Standards Agency has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets.
Customers who may have purchased affected products are being advised not to consume them.
Officials say anyone who has bought the products should follow recall guidance, which may include returning items for a refund or disposing of them safely.
Tesco & Sainsbury’s recall
A popular condiment sold in Tesco and Sainsbury’s is being recalled due to fears it may contain pieces of metal.
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK is recalling Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney.
Shoppers are being warned not to eat the product and to return it to stores immediately.
Thursday 28th May – Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK recalls Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney because it may contain pieces of metal #FoodAlert https://t.co/5Jv3sKTEFc pic.twitter.com/9NuR5yW9Q2
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) May 28, 2026
The recall several batches that shoppers may have purchased.
These are:
- 195g pack best before November 25, 2028
- 195g pack best before January 7, 2029
- 195g pack best before January 14, 2029
- 195g pack best before January 26, 2029
- 195g pack best before January 27, 2029
- 195g pack best before February 2, 2029
- 195g pack best before February 3, 2029
- 1.35kg pack best before April 28, 2027
- 1.35kg pack best before April 29, 2027
- 1.35kg pack best before July 7, 2027
- 1.35kg pack best before July 28, 2027
- 1.35kg pack best before August 9, 2027
- 1.35kg pack best before August 16, 2027
- 1.35kg pack best before August 17, 2027
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK has said the affected products may contain pieces of metal, which makes the product unsafe to eat.
Those who have already purchased the condiment have been urged to return the product.
Loudwater Trade & Finance Ltd has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
The condiment has been removed from the Sainsbury’s website and is currently listed as “out of stock” on Tesco’s online platform.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund.
“For more information, please contact careline@fbc-uk.com or telephone 0800 591 886.”
Waitrose recall
Waitrose shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) after the supermarket chain recalled one of its products.
Waitrose has recalled its Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns as they may be unsafe to eat for some customers.
The buns contain barley, which is not declared on the label, making them a health risk for anyone with an allergy.
The affected products have a best before date of June 6.
Thursday 4th June – Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns because of undeclared barley #FoodAllergy https://t.co/Cgs0q54WNP pic.twitter.com/kRM0koiQHb
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) June 4, 2026
An FSA spokesman said: “Waitrose & Partners are recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“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 barley do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. No receipt required.
“For more information, please contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, option 4.”
A Waitrose spokesman added: “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.”
Morrisons recall
Morrisons is recalling one of its Morrisons Savers items from supermarkets across England, Scotland and Wales because it may contain pieces of glass.
The supermarket chain has recalled the Morrisons Savers Cashews as a result of the possible presence of glass.
The affected items come in packs of 125g and have best before dates of August 9, September 6, September 26, September 28 and October 9.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “Morrisons is recalling the above product.
Tuesday 26 May 2026. Morrisons recalls Morrisons Savers Cashews because of the possible presence of glass #FoodAlert https://t.co/i4jvyQBfRw pic.twitter.com/wGZYTG5x2J
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) May 26, 2026
“Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling it. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought it.
“If you have bought the above product do not consume it. Instead, return it to the nearest store for a full refund.”
A Morrisons spokesman added: “No other products are affected by this issue.
“We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety.”
Gü recall
Shoppers at Tesco and Waitrose have been issued a “do not eat” warning after a Gü dessert was recalled.
The Gü Double Sea Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert, sold at Tesco and Waitrose, has been removed from supermarket shelves because it may contain hazelnuts and soya not mentioned on the label.
As a result, the dessert is a health risk to anyone with an allergy to nuts or soya.
The affected product has a lot number of 126135 and a best before date of June 30, 2027.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “Gü is 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.
“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 hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
“No receipt required. For more information, please contact recall@gupuds.com .”
A Gü spokesman added: “The issue is limited to a very small number of products (believed to be less than 10 units). However, as a precautionary measure and in line with our commitment to consumer safety, the affected date code is being recalled.
“We have taken proactive steps to further mitigate the issue, including strengthened allergen and packing controls within production.
“We believe the majority of consumers who purchased the affected products will already have been contacted or notified.”
What is a product recall?
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued.
This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
