Several UK retail chains, including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and TK Maxx, have issued urgent product recalls this week in coordination with the Food Standards Agency (FSA). These notices follow routine safety checks and relate to items currently or recently available in stores.
According to a report by the Manchester Evening News, the recalls were announced to address potential risks involving consumer goods distributed nationwide. Specific concerns vary by product and may involve packaging discrepancies or the presence of undeclared ingredients. Customers in possession of the affected goods are being urged not to use them and to follow the return instructions provided.
Sainsbury’s Removes Habitat Bowl Filler Due to Toxicity Warning
Sainsbury’s has withdrawn the Habitat Seed Pod Bowl Filler from its Habitat homeware section following safety concerns. The pods contain seeds that are toxic if consumed by humans or animals, although the outer casing is considered safe to touch.
- Product name: Habitat Seed Pod Bowl Filler
- Product code: 146383921
- Description: Ornamental seed pods
- Issue: Toxicity if ingested
- Regulation: Fails to comply with the General Product Safety Regulations 2005
The supermarket urges customers:
If you have purchased, please bag and return to store for a full refund. Please do not dispose of in compost heaps, food or garden waste bins.
In a public statement, Sainsbury’s added:
We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may cause. No other Habitat home products are affected by this recall.
The item is no longer available in stores or online.
TK Maxx Recalls Les Florentins Biscuits Over Undeclared Gluten
TK Maxx and Homesense, operated by TJX Europe, have recalled multiple types of Les Florentins chocolate biscuits due to the presence of gluten, which is not declared on the label or packaging. The recall affects people with a gluten allergy or intolerance.
- Responsible company: TJX Europe
- Issue: Undisclosed gluten
- Labelling: Gluten not listed on the label or packaging
Affected products and batch details:
| Product | Best before | Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel Chocolat Lait | July 2, 2026 | 18325 |
| Citron Chocolat Noir | June 19, 2026 | 17025 |
| Fruits Rouges Chocolat Noir | June 20, 2026 | 17125 |
| Menthe Chocolat Noir | July 7, 2026 | 18825 |
| Orange Chocolat Noir | June 20, 2026 | 17125 |
| Orange Chocolat Lait | July 3, 2026 | 18425 |
The Food Standards Agency advises:
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to gluten, do not eat them. Instead, return them to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a refund or a replacement. For more information contact TJX Europe Customer Service on 01923 473561 or email: [email protected].
No other products from Les Florentins are impacted.
Pork Sausages Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk
The Jolly Hog has issued a recall for its Leek Porkers 6 British Sausages, sold exclusively at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Morrisons, due to the undeclared presence of milk. The recall applies to individuals with a milk allergy or intolerance.
- Product name: The Jolly Hog Leek Porkers 6 British Sausages
- Pack size: 400g
- Use-by date: September 28, 2025
- Issue: Milk not listed as an allergen
- Retailers affected: Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons
- Other retailers: Not impacted
The Food Standards Agency states:
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. You can contact The Jolly Hog customer care via email [email protected].
The company added in its recall statement:
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.
How Food Recalls Are Handled in the UK
Product recalls in the UK are managed by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local councils and the retail sector. Items may be withdrawn from sale due to contamination risks, including metal or plastic fragments, or due to allergen labelling errors.
According to the FSA:
The Food Standards Agency collaborates closely with local councils and the food sector to issue warnings to consumers when food items are withdrawn.
All affected items must be returned in accordance with the guidance provided by each retailer. Refunds are offered in all cases, with or without a receipt.
