Several supermarkets and online retailers throughout the UK have removed a number of products from their shelves amid health and safety concerns.
The most recent recalls include products from Waitrose, Lidl, and Sainsbury's. Those who have purchased and currently have any of these items are advised not to use them and instead return them to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
This is a list of the most recent items to be recalled:
Waitrose
Product name: Waitrose Thrive Fish Pie
Pack size: 250g
Best before date: March 2023
Reason for recall: Allergen risk - As a result of a packaging error some packs contain a beef lasagne with egg as an ingredient which is not declared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Sainsbury’s
Product name: Naturya Hemp Protein Powder
Pack size: 100g
Best before date: March 2024
Reason for recall: Nutrisure Ltd is recalling Naturya Hemp Protein Powder because it contains gluten, which is not mentioned on the label.
Lidl
Product name: Deluxe Stuffed Dates
Pack size: 240g
Best before date: 21 January 2022
Reason for recall: Salmonella has been found in the product.
Halfords
Product name: Halfords I-Size Revolve Child Seat
Product identifier: 327022
Reason for recall: Risk of the rotating locking mechanism being able to be pushed open when in the locked position. This issue could lead to the seat being able to come unlocked and therefore rotate whilst in the locked position, which could be potentially dangerous in the event of a car crash.
RS-96 Kid's Pyjama Set
Product identifiers: 5055757645634
Reason for recall: The product presents a risk of strangulation as the decorative cord on the chest area is approximately 20 cm in circumference, which exceeds the maximum permitted 7.5 cm
Adventuridge - Hiking Baby Carrier
Product identifiers: 4088500636642
Reason for recall: The product poses a risk of injuries as the supplier has identified that a component may fail on a small number of carriers.
FXL Power - Laptop Charger, AC Adapter-65W
Product identifiers: X0018UPISD
Reason for recall: The product presents a serious risk of burns as the charger has a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse
B22 to E27 Light Bulb Cap Converter
Product identifiers: 5022822192669
Reason for recall: Risk of electric shock resulting from direct contact with internal live parts
Cook - Mango and Passionfruit Cheesecake / Chocolate Almond Torte
Product identifiers: 000001 / 000006
Pack size: 560g / 600g
Best before date: 7 March 2022 / 6 April 2022
Reason for recall: These products contain almonds (nuts), soya and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds (nuts), and/or soya and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat (gluten).
Fidget Toy Advent Calendar
Product identifiers: 5055757645634
Reason for recall: This product poses a serious chemical risk as one of the fidget toys (the peanut shell) contains an excess concentration of phthalates. A young child playing with the toy is exposed to the phthalates which can potentially harm a child's health either via cancer or non-cancer effects.
G-Fashion - Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers
Product identifiers: 5060846403736
Reason for recall: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as when tested, the safety trainers did not pass the penetration resistance test. The tip of the nail test penetrated through the trainers when subjected to 500-800 N force, less than the permissible minimum of 1100 N. The physical failure of the trainer from impact or penetration can lead to potentially serious injuries to the foot or toe.
