Thousands of shoppers across the UK are being advised to check recently purchased fruit packs after a nationwide recall affected products sold by Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued the alert after supplier PrepWorld identified a potential Salmonella contamination risk linked to apples and kiwi fruit used in a range of ready-to-eat products.
The recall covers 13 fruit products with use-by or best-before dates of June 23 and June 24. Because many of the affected items are marketed as healthy grab-and-go snacks, food safety experts say consumers should pay close attention to the product details before eating fruit currently stored at home.
Customers who have purchased any of the recalled items are being urged not to consume them and instead return them to the retailer where they were bought.
Full List of Recalled Fruit Products
The recall affects fruit pots, sliced fruit packs and mixed fruit snacks sold across six major supermarket chains.
Asda has recalled its 220g Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry Fruit Pot.
Morrisons has recalled its 220g Kiwi, Melon & Strawberries pack with a use-by date of June 24.
Tesco has withdrawn four products: the 250g Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry Pot, the 100g Kiwi Fruit Pot, the 290g Fruit Kebabs containing kiwi, watermelon, mango and pineapple chunks, and the 125g Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry Pack.
Sainsbury’s has recalled its 220g Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry Pot, 240g Orange & Kiwi Pack and 240g Pink Lady Apple & Grape Pack, all carrying a use-by date of June 23.
Marks & Spencer has recalled 90g CafĂŠ Pink Lady Apple Slices, 90g Pink Lady Apple Packs and 225g Pink Lady Apple Slices with use-by dates of June 24.
Waitrose has recalled its 115g Pink Lady Apple and Grapes Pack with a best-before date of June 23.
The affected products were supplied by PrepWorld, which has initiated the recall as a precautionary measure following testing and investigation.
Why Salmonella In Fresh Fruit Is A Concern
While Salmonella is most commonly associated with poultry, eggs and undercooked meat, contamination can also occur in fresh produce. Fruit that is peeled, sliced and packaged before sale passes through multiple handling stages, creating opportunities for harmful bacteria to enter the food chain.
Unlike many foods that are cooked before consumption, ready-to-eat fruit products are typically eaten directly from the packaging. That means consumers do not have an opportunity to eliminate bacteria through cooking.
Food recalls involving fresh fruit remain relatively uncommon, which is one reason the latest alert has attracted significant attention. The products involved are popular among families, commuters and shoppers looking for convenient healthy snacks.
Symptoms Consumers Should Watch For
According to health authorities, Salmonella infection can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps, fever, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms often develop within a few days of consuming contaminated food, although the timing can vary.
Most people recover without specific treatment, but dehydration can become a concern. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe illness and should seek medical advice if symptoms develop.
Anyone experiencing prolonged symptoms or signs of significant dehydration should contact a healthcare professional.
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What To Do If You Have One Of The Recalled Products
Consumers should compare the product name, pack size and date information against the recall notice before consuming any fruit purchased from the affected retailers.
If a product matches the recall details, it should not be eaten. Customers can return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund. The FSA has confirmed that recall notices will be displayed at affected stores to help shoppers identify impacted products.
The latest alert follows a series of recent supermarket product withdrawals, including a Tesco and Sainsbury’s chutney recall linked to contamination concerns, highlighting the importance of checking official food safety notices when products are removed from sale.
For the latest official guidance and recall updates, consumers can visit the Food Standards Agency’s food alerts page.
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