Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Tesco issue urgent recalls on popular items – ‘do not eat’

Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Tesco issue urgent recalls on popular items – ‘do not eat’ From milk and chocolates to children's toys, here’s a roundup of the latest food and product recalls that you might have missed. Several major retailers have recently issued urgent product recalls that are important to make note of. Whether it's a food item that has been contaminated, risk of damage or an object that's deemed unsafe to own, shoppers must keep an eye out for these alerts, as they could save you from a lot of hassle. Some of the shops issuing recalls recently include Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Smyths. If you've bought any of the affected products, it's wise to stop using them immediately. Simply return them to wherever they were purchased for a full refund. Here's the latest news that you need to know about. Waitrose Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink due to the risk of microbiological contamination and spoilage because there has been a breakdown in temperature control which may make these products unsafe to drink. Best before: Dates between August 14 and October 29, 2026 This recall affects products that were purchased between September, 2 and September 21, 2026. 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. Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate A selection of Dubi style chocolates have been recalled by World of Sweets that are being sold across England and Northern Ireland because Salmonella has been found in the products. Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles 120g Product code: 319456 Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate 100g Product code: 318591 Do not consume the affected products. If you purchased the product directly from World of Sweets, contact their customer service team and provide: Your order number and the number of affected units you have. You may be asked to safely dispose of the product and provide proof of disposal including the physical product. Alternatively, World of Sweets can arrange for the affected product to be collected from you. Once the collection has been completed and the goods have been returned, the company will process your refund. If you have purchased the product from another retailer, contact the retailer you purchased the product from directly and provide proof of purchase. They will advise you on the appropriate next steps. Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives 120g Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. Use by dates: September 13, September 18 and September 27, 2026 If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Waitrose store, where you will be given a full refund. For further information, contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 and press option four. Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives 120g Sainsbury's is recalling Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury's Pitted Black Olives because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. Use by dates: September 6, September 7 and September 10, 2026 If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Sainsbury's store, from where you will be given a full refund. For further information, visit the Sainsbury's website at Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact their careline on 0800 028 8303. Lucky Saint 0.5% Hazy IPA 4x330ml cans Lucky Saint is recalling Hazy IPA products because some cans may become over-pressurised and rupture unexpectedly. Affects stock bought in Tesco and Sainsbury's stores only. Best Before date: August 13, 2027 Production time stamp: Between 20:50pm and 22:30 only The Best Before date and time stamp can be found at the bottom of each can. If you have bought Lucky Saint Hazy IPA 330ml, do not drink it or open it. Instead, share proof of purchase with the store for a full refund and safely dispose of the product. Do not return cans to this store. To safely dispose of the product, handle the cans as little as possible, place them carefully, upright, in a sealed bag, and dispose of them with your household waste. Smyths Toys Wooden Cornhole Board with Bean Bags The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bags may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Smyths Toys. Owners urged to stop using the product immediately. If the product is undamaged, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children. If the product is damaged and the filling is accessible, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the filling and product gloves, mask and cloths. Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned. Return the product to your nearest Smyths Toys store for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt. If you are unable to return the product to your nearest Smyths Toys store, contact your local authority/access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area. Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw 270g Tesco is recalling Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw, as some packs may contain Tesco Finest Four Cheese Potato Salad. The incorrect product contains mustard which is not declared on the label. Use by: September 4, 2026 If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to mustard do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. For further details, visit the contact page of Tesco's website: tesco.com/help/contact .