A breakdown in temperature control means that the products may now be unsafe to drink.
The supermarket has recalled its Waitrose Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink due to the rick of microbiological contamination and spoilage caused by the poor temperature control.
The affected products come in 1 litre bottles, were purchased between September 2 and September 21, and have best before dates between August 14 and October 29.
Tuesday 22 September 2026 – Waitrose recalls Waitrose Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink because of poor temperature control #FoodAlert https://t.co/a3iAz1aeJX pic.twitter.com/Owmhalq5a9
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) September 22, 2026
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “Waitrose is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
“These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
“If you have bought any of the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”
A Waitrose statement added: “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.”
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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If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).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.
