{"id":122160,"date":"2026-06-24T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=122160"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:03:51","slug":"major-fruit-recall-affects-tesco-waitrose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/major-fruit-recall-affects-tesco-waitrose\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Fruit Recall Affects Tesco, Waitrose and More as Health Warning Issued"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An urgent food recall has been issued across the UK after testing identified Salmonella in apple and kiwi used in a range of pre-packaged fruit products distributed by Prepworld<\/strong>. The withdrawal affects ready-to-eat fruit pots, fruit packs and fruit kebabs sold through six major supermarket chains. According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), all affected products carry use-by or best-before dates of 23 or 24 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Products Withdrawn From Sale Across Six Supermarket Chains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The recall covers 13 products sold by ASDA, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury\u2019s, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. According to the FSA, testing detected Salmonella in apple and kiwi ingredients used in the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the affected items <\/strong>are ASDA\u2019s Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry fruit pot, Morrisons\u2019 Kiwi, Melon & Strawberries pack, and several Tesco products including Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry pots, Kiwi Fruit Pots and Fruit Kebabs containing kiwi, watermelon, mango and pineapple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sainsbury\u2019s has recalled three products: Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry, Orange & Kiwi, and Pink Lady Apple & Grape packs. Marks & Spencer has withdrawn three apple-based products, including Caf\u00e9 Pink Lady Apple slices and Pink Lady Apple Slices. Waitrose has also removed its Pink Lady Apple and Grapes pack from sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the FSA recall notice<\/a> published on 23 June 2026, point-of-sale notices are being displayed in stores that sold the affected products. These notices explain the reason for the recall and provide instructions for customers who may have purchased the items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agency has advised consumers not to eat any of the products included in the recall. Instead, customers should return them to the store where they were purchased in order to receive a full refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prepworld recalls fruit products because of possible contamination with Salmonella.

Access the full alert: https:\/\/t.co\/q1Paif4UMn<\/a>#FoodAlert<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tiKhjVLa2j<\/a><\/p>— Food Standards Scotland (@FSScot) June 23, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>