the error could pose a microbiological risk
Several major UK supermarkets have issued urgent food recalls this week, warning customers not to eat affected products due to safety concerns and potential health risks.
Tesco, Lidl and Nestlé have all announced recalls following issues ranging from incorrect labelling to the possible presence of a dangerous toxin.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged shoppers to check cupboards and fridges carefully, particularly households with young children or allergy sufferers.
One of the recalls involves a toxin known as cereulide, which experts warn should never be given to babies.
The FSA said customers who have purchased affected products should not consume them and should follow the return advice issued by retailers.
Tesco
Tesco is recalling three pâté products after incorrect use-by date labelling was identified.
The supermarket said the error could pose a microbiological risk if the products are eaten past their safe date.
The affected items are Tesco Coarse Farmhouse Pâté, Tesco Coarse Ardennes Pâté and Tesco Smooth Chicken Liver Pâté, all sold in 170g packs with a use-by date of January 5, 2026.
The packages that are marked with a use-by date of January 5 are not to be eaten. Customers are advised not to “consume” and to return the items to their store for a full refund.
Product Details
Tesco Coarse Farmhouse Pate
Pack size: 170g
Use by: January 5, 2026
Tesco Coarse Ardennes Pate
Pack size: 170g
Use by: January 5, 2026
Tesco Smooth Chicken Liver Pate
Pack size: 170g
Use by: January 5, 2026
Lidl
Lidl has recalled its Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberry and Spices after the Food Standards Agency issued an alert on January 6.
The product contains milk, but the allergen is not highlighted in bold on the label, posing a risk to those with milk allergies.
Lidl has apologised for the error and confirmed that no other products are affected. The company has advised customers to return the item to the store from which it was bought for a full refund.
Product Details
Pack size: 480g
Batch code: All
Use by: All date codes
Nestlé
Nestlé has recalled several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain a serious toxin.
A spokesperson for Nestlé said: “The safety and well-being of babies is our absolute priority.
“As a precautionary measure, Nestlé is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula.
“This is due to the potential presence of cereulide in the batches concerned.”
“Batch codes can be found on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side/top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas.”
Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus and is highly heat-resistant, meaning it is not destroyed by cooking, boiling water or preparing infant milk.
If ingested, it can cause a rapid onset of illness. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
If you have purchased one of these batches, take a photo of the product and the batch code and share it via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call the helpline on 0800 0 81 81 80 (UK) 1800 931 832 (Ireland)
Product Details
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51450742F1 52319722BA 52819722AA
Best before May 2027
SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51240742F2
Best before May 2027
Batch code 51890742F2, 52879722AA
Best before *Updated July 2027
SMA Anti Reflux
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51570742F3
Best before June 2027
Batch code 52099722BA
Best before April 2027
Batch code 52099722BB, 52739722BA
Best before June 2027
SMA Alfamino
Pack size 400g
Batch code 51200017Y3
Best before April 2027
Batch code 51210017Y1, 51220017Y1
Best before *Updated May 2027
Batch code 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1
Best before May 2027
Batch code 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1
Best before June 2027
Batch code 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52860017Y1
Best before October 2027
Batch code 53100017Y3, 53110017Y1, 53140017Y1, 53140017Y2, 53150017Y1
Best before November 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51170346AA, 51170346AB
Best before April 2027
Batch code 51340346AB
Best before May 2027
Batch code 51580346AA, 51590346AA, 51590346AB
Best before June 2027
Batch code 52760346AB, 52760346AD, 52780346AA, 52750346AE
Best before October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 400g
Batch code 51350346AA
Best before May 2027
Batch code 52750346AD
Best before October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 1.2kg
Batch code 51340346BE
Best before November 2026
Batch code 52740346BA, 52750346BA
Best before April 2027
SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51220346AD
Best before May 2027
Batch code 51540346AC
Best before June 2027
Batch code 52740346AD
Best before October 2027
SMA Comfort
Pack size 800g
Batch code 52620742F3
Best before September 2027
Batch code 51240742F3, 51439722BA, 51479722BA, 51769722BA, 52049722AA
Best before May 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 200ml
Batch code 52860295M, 52870295M, 52870295M, 53030295M, 53040295M
Best before October 2026
Batch code 53220295M, 53230295M, 53070295M, 53080295M
Best before November 2026
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 70ml
Batch code 53170742B1
Best before November 2026
SMA Lactose Free
Pack size 400g
Batch code 51500346AB
Best before May 2027
Batch code 53299722BA
Best before August 2027
Batch code 51150346AB, 51719722BA, 51759722BA, 51829722BA, 51979722BA, 52109722BA, 53459722BA
Best before April 2027
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