Food recalls: Chemical contamination and excess nutrients

Every food recall from the Food Standards Agency where the reason was chemical contamination and excess nutrients. Chemical problems include contamination and ingredients that are not allowed or are at unsafe levels.

44chemical risk recalls since 2018

8in the last 12 months

25 August 2026most recent

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2026 8
2025 6
2024 6
2023 5
2022 2
2021 4
2020 4
2019 3
2018 6

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Foods most affected

Dairy and cheese10
Ready meals, sandwiches and salads8
Baby and infant food6
Bread and bakery4
Fish and seafood4
Meat and poultry4

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All chemical risk recalls

2026 · 8

Product recall 25 Aug 2026 E. coli

Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC)

Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad · Sold at Tesco
Product recall 21 Aug 2026 E. coli

Summit Foods is recalling various products because of possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC)

Snacksters Chicken Fajita Wrap · Snacksters Hoi Sin Wrap +2 more
Product recall 10 Aug 2026 E. coli

A.Vogel Ltd recalls Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings because of contamination with E. coli (STEC)

Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings
Product recall 22 Jul 2026 Chemical risk

Graham’s Family Dairy recalls Graham’s Family Dairy Semi-Skimmed Milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines including antibiotics (penicillin)

Graham’s Family Dairy Semi-Skimmed Milk
Product recall 6 Feb 2026 Cereulide toxin

Danone recalls several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products sold in Northern Ireland because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)

Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk · Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack +9 more
Product recall 6 Feb 2026 Cereulide toxin

Danone recalls several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)

Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk · Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack +9 more
Product recall 23 Jan 2026 Cereulide toxin

Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been found in this batch

Aptamil First Infant Formula
Product recall 5 Jan 2026 Updated Cereulide toxin

Update 3: Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because of the presence of cereulide (toxin)

SMA Advanced First Infant Milk · SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk +6 more

2025 · 6

Product recall 12 Sept 2025 E. coli

Sainsbury’s recalls two houmous products due to possible presence of E.coli

JS Classic Houmous · JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous · Sold at Sainsbury's
Product recall 21 May 2025 E. coli

Kenneth Hanna’s Farm Shop recalls Ken’s Raw Jersey Milk because of possible contamination with STEC

Ken’s Raw Jersey Milk
Product recall 19 May 2025 E. coli

Grape Tree recalls Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because of contamination with E. coli

: Grape Tree Raw Unsalted Macadamia nuts
Product recall 28 Mar 2025 E. coli

Isle of Mull Cheese recalls Hebridean Blue Cheese because of contamination with E.coli

Isle of Mull Hebridean Blue Cheese
Product recall 29 Jan 2025 Chemical risk

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners recalls a small range of soft drinks as a precaution because of elevated levels of Chlorate

Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Gently Sparkling · Coca-Cola +3 more
Product recall 8 Jan 2025 Chemical risk

TriOn Pharma recalls Aactive D3 2000iu/ml supplements because of excess levels of Vitamin D3

Aactive D3 2,000iu/ml Oral Drops · Aactive D3 2,000iu/ml Oral Solution

2024 · 6

Product recall 20 Nov 2024 Chemical risk

Lidl GB recalls Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because of the possible presence of copper

Meadow Fresh Potato Salad with Yoghurt · Meadow Fresh Potato Salad with Crème Fraiche · Sold at Lidl
Product recall 16 Jun 2024 E. coli

THIS! recalls Chicken and Bacon wrap because of possible contamination with E. coli

THIS! Isn’t Chicken and Bacon Wrap
Product recall 14 Jun 2024 E. coli

Samworth Brothers Manton Wood recalls sandwiches and wraps because of possible contamination with E. coli

Tesco Chicken Salad Sandwich · Tesco Chicken Salad Sub +13 more · Sold at Tesco
Product recall 14 Jun 2024 E. coli

Greencore Group recalls sandwiches, wraps and salads because of possible contamination with E. coli

Aldi Chicken Fajita Triple Wrap · by Amazon BLT Sandwich +43 more · Sold at Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons
Product recall 2 Feb 2024 E. coli

Könecke Sp. Z.o.o recalls Yayla Sucuk (sausage) because of contamination with E. coli

: Yayla Sucuk (sausage)
Product recall 3 Jan 2024 Microbiological risk

Reckitt recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii

Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 Hypoallergenic Formula · Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula

2023 · 5

Product recall 29 Dec 2023 E. coli

Chiltern Artisan recalls Chilli Sticks because of contamination with E. Coli

Chiltern Artisan Chilli Sticks
Product recall 24 Dec 2023 Updated E. coli

Update 3: Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. coli

Mrs Kirkham’s Mild & Creamy Lancashire · Mrs Kirkham’s Tasty Lancashire +3 more
Product recall 22 Dec 2023 Updated E. coli

Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese because of contamination with E. Coli

Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy
Product recall 21 Dec 2023 Chemical risk

Jumbo Midlands Ltd recalls Home Taste Suya Mix because it contains illegal dyes

Home Taste Suya Mix
Product recall 6 Jul 2023 Updated Chemical risk

Update 1: Sci-Mx Nutrition recalls Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour because of high levels of caffeine

Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour · Sold at Home Bargains

2022 · 2

Product recall 26 Mar 2022 Updated Chemical risk

Scratch Meals recalls Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala because it contains high levels of Niacin and Zinc

Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala with Spiced Brown Rice
Product recall 20 Feb 2022 Updated Salmonella

Update: Abbott recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii

Elecare Similac · Alimentum Similac

2021 · 4

Product recall 14 Nov 2021 Norovirus

Dorset Oysters recalls Dorset Oysters because of possible contamination with norovirus

Samways · Shellseekers +9 more
Product recall 12 Nov 2021 Norovirus

Porthilly Shellfish recalls oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall because of possible contamination with norovirus

Wadebridge Fishmongers · Passionate about Fish +2 more
Product recall 1 Apr 2021 Labelling error

Dunnes Stores recalls Irish Turkey Breast Crown with Prime Wings because of incorrect cooking instructions

Dunnes Stores Irish Turkey Breast with Prime Wings · Sold at Dunnes Stores
Product recall 15 Jan 2021 Chemical risk

Mars Petcare UK recalls a range of dog food products because of high levels of Vitamin D

CHAPPIE Complete Chicken & Wholegrain Dry Dog Food · PEDIGREE Mixer Adult Dry Dog Original +2 more

2020 · 4

Product recall 4 Dec 2020 Chemical risk

Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Dairy UK recalls Nescafé Shakissimo Espresso Latte because of contamination with cleaning solution

Nescafé Shakissimo Espresso Latte
Product recall 5 May 2020 Chemical risk

Top Star Marketing UK recalls GoGo Pan Masala because it contains an illegal dye

Shahzada Industries GoGo Fresh & Sweet Pan Masala
Product recall 14 Apr 2020 E. coli

Co-op recalls Sliced Pepperoni because of contamination with E. coli

Co-op Sliced Pepperoni · Sold at Co-op
Product recall 28 Jan 2020 Chemical risk

Lidl GB recalls Kania Oregano because of the possible presence of high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids

Kania Oregano · Sold at Lidl

2019 · 3

Product recall 27 Nov 2019 E. coli

Darwin’s Dairy recalls milk and cream products because of a potential breakdown in pasteurisation procedures

Darwin’s Dairy Double Cream · Darwin’s Dairy Whipping Cream +8 more
Product recall 1 May 2019 E. coli

Fromagerie Alpine recalls Saint Félicien and Saint Marcellin raw cow’s milk cheese because of possible contamination with E. coli

Tesco Finest Saint Félicien du Dauphiné Cheese · Xavier David, Saint Marcellin PGI (sold by Harrods) · Sold at Tesco
Product recall 1 Feb 2019 Updated Chemical risk

Hill’s Pet Nutrition extends its recall of selected canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D

Prescription Diet Canine i/d · Prescription Diet Canine w/d +7 more

2018 · 6

Product recall 24 Aug 2018 Microbiological risk

Diamond Food Sales recalls frozen Indian mackerel due to presence of Histamine

FROZEN INDIAN MACKEREL WHOLE ROUND · FROZEN MACKEREL HEADLESS 2 FOR 5.50 +1 more
Product recall 17 Jul 2018 Chemical risk

Health Leads UK Ltd recalls Bitter Apricot Kernels because packs contain high levels of Hydrocyanic Acid (Cyanide)

Apricot Kernels 150gm · Apricot Kernels 500gm
Product recall 11 May 2018 Updated Metal

Consumers advised about Rolkem cake decoration products

ROLKEM (all food products such as cake craft dyes, pigments and dusts)
Product recall 28 Apr 2018 Chemical risk

Sainsbury’s recalls a range of its pet food pouch selections due to high levels of Vitamin D

Adult Complete Nutrition in Jelly · Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy +8 more · Sold at Sainsbury's
Product recall 13 Apr 2018 Chemical risk

Surya Foods recalls Mother Africa Palm Oil because it contains illegal dye Sudan IV

Mother Africa Pure Red Palm Oil · Mother Africa Zomi Palm Oil
Product recall 1 Mar 2018 Updated Chemical risk

AKM Foods Limited recalls further Zaiqa GoGo Pan Masala Mouth Freshener products because they contain Rhodamine B

Zaiqa GoGo Pan Masala Mouth Freshener · Zaiqa Mix Pan Masala Mouth Freshener +2 more

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