Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-44-2024

Marks & Spencer recalls M & S Smooth Butternut Squash Soup because it may contain small pieces of metal

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

Check your pack

M & S Smooth Butternut Squash Soup

Pack size: 600g
Use by
06 October 2024

The latest affected use-by date was 6 October 2024, which has passed. Recalled products can still be in cupboards and freezers, so check any you have at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund. For more information contact Marks & Spencer on 03330148555
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

The product may contain pieces of metal making it unsafe to eat.

Details from the notice

Marks & Spencer is recalling M & S Smooth Butternut Squash Soup because it may contain small pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

Marks & Spencer is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Where it was sold

How this recall compares

  • This was the 3rd recall involving M&S in the 12 months to 1 October 2024. All M&S recalls
  • Metal has caused 62 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in fruit and vegetables, followed by bread and bakery. All metal recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.