Fruit urgently recalled by several UK supermarkets over serious health risk
Some of Britain’s favourite pre-packaged fruit snacks could be contaminated with a ‘deadly’ bacteria that could lead to serious illness, health officials have warned.
Surprisingly, recall notices aren’t as few and far between as you would think.
Currently, there are more than a handful of live across the UK, including Buttermilk Honeycomb Blast chocolate bars and Krispy Kreme’s Pitch Perfect Doughnut, both of which contain undeclared allergens.
And the latest to hit the news is that a plethora of grab-and-go fruit pots may contain Salmonella, which can cause fatal food poisoning in rare cases.
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The Food Agency has warned consumers that there was a ‘possible presence of Salmonella’ in the pre-packaged fruit pots and that customers should not eat them.
Instead, it’s advised that anyone in possession of the potentially contaminated items should return them to where they were purchased for a full refund.
The Express reported that point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all the retail stores selling the items, including an explanation on why they are being rounded up.
Salmonella symptoms
Symptoms of Salmonella, usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, alongside poultry, eggs, or egg products, include stomach pains, fever, and diarrhoea, as per the Cleveland Clinic.
Other prevalent symptoms are high temperatures and nausea.
The NHS states that if you or your child has food poisoning, then it’s likely you can treat it at home by drinking lots of fluids, getting plenty of rest, and eating when you feel able to.
It’s advised that you avoid drinking fruit juice or fizzy drinks as this can make diarrhoea worse.
Supermarkets impacted by Salmonella recall
13 fruit packs have been recalled across Britain due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
These include pots sold on the shelves of ASDA, Morrisons, Tesco, Waitrose, M&S, and Sainsbury’s.
ASDA
There’s just one recalled ASDA item: a 220g pot containing Pink Lady Apple slices, mango, strawberries and blueberries.
Items are stamped with 23 and 24 June 2026 use by dates.
Morrisons
Like ASDA, officials have directed that a single fresh fruit punnet be hauled from Morrisons shelves.
220g punnet of kiwi, melon and strawberries with a use-by date of 24 June 2026.
M&S
90g plastic tubs containing Pink Lady Apple slices are being recalled from M&S Cafés and Food-to-Go locations across the country. These feature a 24 June 2026 use-by date.
Consumers are also advised to avoid 225g Pink Lady Apple Slices sold at M&S stores. Like the other items, these also carry 24 June 2026 use-by notes.
Sainsbury’s
Shoppers are advised to check their fridges for three different Sainsbury’s products included in the recall.
These are:
- 220g Sainsbury’s Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry - 23 June 2026 use-by date
- 240g Sainsbury’s Orange & Kiwi - 23 June 2026 use-by date
- 240g Sainsbury’s Pink Lady Apple & Grape - 23 June 2026
Tesco
Tesco is recalling the most pre-packaged fruit cups of any supermarket amid the Salmonella scare, with four on the chopping block.
These include:
- 100g Tesco Kiwi Fruit Pot - 23 June 2026 use-by date
- 125g Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry - 23 and 24 June 2026 use-by date
- 250g Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry - 24 June 2026 use-by date
- 290g Tesco Fruit Kebabs - 23 June 2026 use-by date
Waitrose
Customers who pick up their groceries from Waitrose can somewhat breathe a sigh of relief as only one fruit pot is included in the major recall.
This is the brand’s 115g Pink Lady Apple and Grapes pot. It carries a 23 June 2026 use-by date.
Ella Scott