Waitrose has issued a recall for its own-brand curry ready meal due to potential allergen risks. The supermarket has withdrawn specific batches of its Waitrose Indian Takeaway for two after some packs were mispacked with spring rolls containing sesame and soya, allergens not listed on the label. Individuals allergic to sesame or soya are at risk, with symptoms ranging from skin reactions to facial swelling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The recalled product weighs 1412g and carries a use-by date of July 25, 2025. Customers who purchased this item can return it to the nearest Waitrose store for a refund or contact Waitrose customer service at 0800 188 884. In an online statement, Waitrose expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the recall.
For information on product recalls, consumers can visit the Food Standards Agency and Chartered Trading Standards Institute websites. Notices of recalls are typically displayed in stores when products are removed from shelves.
In related incidents, Wall’s recalled two products due to potential salmonella contamination. The affected items are 113g packs of Wall’s The Classic Scotch Egg and 226g packs of Wall’s Two Classic Scotch Eggs, both with a use-by date of July 2.
Furthermore, Aldi has recalled its own-brand baby potatoes as they may pose a health risk to individuals allergic to dairy. Specific batches of Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter were found to contain milk not listed on the packaging. The affected potatoes have a use-by date up to and including July 1, 2025, with barcode 4061463488152.
Lidl also recently recalled batches of its fruit and nut bars over concerns of potential plastic contamination. The recall applies to Alesto Raw Fruit and Nut Bars with best before dates of December 2025 (batch code L24337) and November 2025 (batch code L24316).
Additionally, Grape Tree has recalled its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts due to the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli in one batch. The affected product has the batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best before date of July 11, 2026, with a pack size of 250g.