By Courtney Eales,Dan Taylor
Copyright glasgowlive
It might be wise to have a rummage through your kitchen cupboards and fridge to see if you’ve got any items that have been withdrawn by the Food Standards Agency.
Products can be pulled from shelves for various reasons, including contamination with harmful bacteria such as listeria or salmonella which could cause food poisoning.
Additional causes include production errors, such as fragments of plastic or metal being discovered in the item.
Missing or inaccurate allergen details can also trigger an allergen withdrawal.
Food companies have the responsibility to withdraw items that pose safety risks, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The Food Standards Agency collaborates closely with local councils and the food sector to issue consumer warnings when food items are withdrawn.
This week items have been pulled from retail giants Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and TK Maxx outlets.
Shoppers are typically advised to take items back to shops and obtain a complete refund.
Consumers are cautioned against consuming or using withdrawn items, for safety purposes.
The most recent product withdrawals and what you need to do if you own a recalled item are listed below:.
Sainsbury’s
This item was withdrawn by Sainsbury’s from its Habitat homeware section. The Habitat Seed Pod Bowl Filler has been removed from shop floors by the retail giant.
Sainsbury’s is withdrawing the item as it could be “toxic” to people and pets if consumed.
Product name: Habitat Seed Pod Bowl Filler.
Product code: 146383921.
Product description: Ornamental seed pods The supermarket explains on its website: “If you have purchased, please bag and return to store for a full refund. Please do not dispose of in compost heaps, food or garden waste bins.
“We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may cause. No other Habitat home products are affected by this recall.”
Sainsbury’s is withdrawing the product because the seeds contained within the pods are poisonous to both humans and animals if consumed. The exterior casing of the seed pod remains safe to touch.
The item fails to comply with the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
TK Maxx and Homesense
TK Maxx and Homesense shoppers are being advised against consuming a product that TJX Europe has recalled from customers throughout the UK. The retailer is withdrawing Les Florentins chocolat biscuits due to undeclared gluten content that isn’t listed on the label or packaging.
Product names:
Caramel Chocolat Lait – Best before date: July 2 2026 Citron Chocolat Noir – Best before date: June 19 2026 Fruits Rouges Chocolat Noir- Best before date: June 20 2026 Menthe Chocolat Noir – Best before date: July 7 2026 Orange Chocolat Noir – Best before date: June 20 2026 Orange Chocolat Lair – Best before date: July 3 2026
Batch numbers (same order as above):
18325 17025 17125 18825 17125 18425
Guidance from the UK Food Standards Agency states: “If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to gluten, do not eat them.
“Instead, return them to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a refund or a replacement. For more information contact TJX Europe Customer Service on 01923 473561 or email: customerservice@tjxeurope.com.”
The Jolly Hog is recalling its Leek Porkers 6 British Sausages from Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Morrisons due to an undeclared milk ingredient, posing a potential health risk for those with allergies or intolerances to milk. The recall does not affect other supermarkets.
The product details are as follows:.
Product name: The Jolly Hog Leek Porkers 6 British Sausages.
Pack size: 400g.
Use by: September 28, 2025.
The Food Standards Agency advises: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it.
“Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. You can contact The Jolly Hog customer care via email info@thejollyhog.com.”
In their recall notice, Jolly Hog stated: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.”
