Waitrose has issued a recall for its own-brand curry ready meals due to potential allergen risks. Some batches of Waitrose Indian Takeaway for two have been found mispacked with spring rolls containing sesame and soya, allergens not listed on the label. This poses a health risk to individuals with sesame or soya allergies, leading to various symptoms such as skin reactions, swelling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The affected product weighs 1412g and bears a use by date of July 25, 2025. Consumers who have purchased this item can return it to the nearest Waitrose store for a refund or contact Waitrose customer support at 0800 188 884. In an online notice, Waitrose expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the recall.
For comprehensive information on product recalls, consumers can visit the Food Standards Agency and Chartered Trading Standards Institute websites or look for recall notices in stores. In a separate incident, Wall’s recalled two products over potential salmonella contamination. The affected items are 113g packs of Wall’s The Classic Scotch Egg and 226g packs of Wall’s Two Classic Scotch Eggs, both with a use by date of July 2.
Additionally, Aldi has recalled its own-brand baby potatoes due to potential health risks for individuals allergic to dairy products. Certain batches of Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter were found to contain undeclared milk. The affected potatoes have a use by date up to and including July 1, 2025, with barcode 4061463488152.
Lidl also recently recalled batches of its fruit and nut bars amid concerns of plastic contamination. The recall covers Alesto Raw Fruit and Nut Bars with best before dates in November 2025 (batch code L24316) and December 2025 (batch code L24337). Meanwhile, Grape Tree recalled its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts due to the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli in one batch with batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best before date of July 11, 2026.
