Waitrose has issued an urgent recall over concerns of salmonella being traced in one of their ready-to-eat snacks.
On Tuesday, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a statement that confirmed Waitrose is recalling its Egg and Spinach Protein Pot over salmonella concerns.
The news suggests that traces of salmonella may have been potentially detected, and contaminated products are not safe to eat.
The recall applies to 90g snack pots that have a use-by date between 31 July 2025 and 01 August 2025.
Shoppers who may have purchased these items are being encouraged to return the products, where they’ll receive a full refund.
Stores will also display recall posters in-store, providing additional information about the returns, and staff will be notified of the recall.
“If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please contact Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4,” the announcement reads.
According to the FSA, people displaying signs and symptoms of salmonella, such as fever, diarrhoea and belly cramps, are being advised to stay away from schools, offices and nurseries until they’ve stopped having symptoms. This is to reduce the chance of the bacteria being passed on to others.
A statement from Waitrose read: “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience it has caused.”
Most UK food recalls go through the FSA, which releases announcements about any urgent incidents that may impact consumers.
Just days before the Waitrose recall, Tesco also issued a recall over concerns regarding salmonella in its Tesco pasta salads.
What is salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacterial infection that is commonly associated with food poisoning.
In most cases, the bacteria come from contaminated poultry, eggs, meat, raw fruit and vegetables, unpasteurised milk or cheese and in some cases it can be deadly.
According to the latest figures, salmonella infection cases have soared to their highest level in the UK in over a decade.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed there was a 17.1% rise in salmonella and Campylobacter infections across England between 2023 and 2024.
According to health experts, the rise in cases could be attributed to reduced regulation and a weakening in standards and food checks post-Brexit.
People are being reminded about the importance of washing their hands in order to reduce the spread of bacteria.
