Customers at Lidl, Tesco and TK Maxx are being advised to check their cupboards following a number of recalls due to safety concerns.
The major UK supermarkets have issued "do not eat" warnings for a range of reasons this week.
Several recalls are currently active, affecting products sold nationwide.
Shoppers who have purchased any of the affected items are advised to take note of the possible health risks and follow the official guidance.
Tesco recall
Tesco has issued a recall for one of its rice packets following concerns that it may contain wheat (gluten) despite the label not mentioning it.
The 350g packet of Tesco Special Fried Rice has been recalled as it poses a possible health risk for anyone who has an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten or coeliac disease.
Packets of the rice that are affected by the recall have a use by date of February 2, 2026.
Monday 26 January 2026 - Tesco recalls Tesco Special Fried Rice because of undeclared wheat (gluten) #FoodAllergy https://t.co/5h21fmanCY pic.twitter.com/klCSWjgtm2
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) January 26, 2026
If you have bought the rice and could be affected by the recall, the supermarket urges you to avoid eating it and instead return it to any Tesco store.
Here you will be given a full refund, even if you don’t have your receipt.
Tesco said it is “sorry for any inconvenience caused” and reassured customers that no other Tesco products are affected by this recall.
Food recalls explained
You can find out more about this recall via the Food Standards Agency (FSA)'s website.
Lidl recall
Lidl has apologised to shoppers after it was forced to recall a snack product.
The supermarket is recalling Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream & Black Pepper because it may contain pieces of foil.
The affected bags have a best before date of April 4 and a batch code of 207 345.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned: “Lidl GB 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.
“If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to a Lidl GB store for a full refund.
“For further information contact Lidl GB’s Customer Care team on 0203 966 5566 or at customer.care@lidl.co.uk .”
A Lidl spokesman added: “No other Snaktastic products in Lidl GB stores are affected by this recall.
“If you have bought the above product we advise you not to eat it.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”
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Aptamil recall
Parents have been warned not to use a batch of baby formula because it may contain a toxin that could make their child ill.
Danone has recalled its Aptamil First Infant Formula because of the possible presence of cereulide toxin.
The toxin can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps, and is unsafe to consume.
It is produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus and is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be destroyed by cooking, or when making the infant milk.
Friday 23 January: @Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been found in this batch #FoodAlert https://t.co/1z8zL5bd4t pic.twitter.com/rqjkOYQFcW
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) January 23, 2026
The impacted batch of formula has a best before date of October 31, 2026.
A Danone spokesman said: “It was sold in May – July 2025. The expiry date, batch and time can be found on the lower back of the pack.
“No other batches are affected by this notice.
“Customers who still have products from this batch can return it to the shop where they bought it for a full refund with or without a receipt.”
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) added: “Danone 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.
“If you have bought any of the above product do not feed it to babies. Instead, return it to the shop where they bought it for a full refund with or without a receipt.
“For further information, contact the Aptamil Careline team on 0800 996 1000 or at www.aptaclub.co.uk .
“Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it.
“If the infant formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.
“If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS 111).”
TK Maxx recall
Drinks products sold at TK Maxx and Homesense have been recalled as they pose a “potential health risk” to some shoppers.
TJX Europe is recalling its Ten Acre Gifts/Coffee Syrup collection because of the safety concerns.
The items were sold in TK Maxx and Homesense between October 2025 and January 2026 and have a best before date of September 9, 2026.
The collection may contain nuts, peanuts, soya and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “This product may contain nuts, peanuts, soya and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts, peanuts, soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
“TJX Europe is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy and/or intolerance to any of the allergens listed above, do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Please contact customerservice@tjxeurope.com or 01923473561, for further information.”
What is a product recall?
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued.
This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
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