Foreign bodies and allergen concerns were responsible for the majority of UK recalls in April 2026, representing 54.6% of the total share.
Pathogens and pests followed at 18.2% each.
| Recall type | Number of recalls | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign bodies | 3 | 27.3% |
| Allergens | 3 | 27.3% |
| Pathogens | 2 | 18.2% |
| Pests | 2 | 18.2% |
| Labelling | 1 | 9.1% |
| Total | 11 |
With 11 recalls across the month, here’s the breakdown of each.
The Curing Barn
Early April saw The Curing Barn issuing a recall statement because Listeria monocytogenes was found in a batch of its British Bresaola.
The affected product had the following code: WLRC J1Z2 0WD0 J85J, came in 60g packs, and had a use by date of 10 June 2026.
Tesco
Next, Tesco recalled its Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert due to concerns over potential plastic contamination.
This recall affected the products with best before of all dates up to and including April 2027, with a pack size of 538g.
FNM Bakery Limited
FNM Bakery Limited had recall over pest concerns.
This impacted various First National Bakery products, which it recalled due to possible rodent contamination at its bakery manufacturing site.
As this recall stretched across a number of products, various pack sizes, codes and dates were included in the round-up. These can be found on the Food Standards Agency’s website, here.
Aldi
Whilst there were several labelling mishaps over the course of April, these were all related to allergens. The exception was Aldi which recalled The Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets - Honey Roasted because the use by date on pack was incorrect.
Loudwater Trade & Finance Ltd
Loudwater Trade & Finance Ltd was among those who issued a recall due to allergen fears.
The distributor recalled Millennium Peanuts Caramel Milk Chocolate. These came in 285g packs and affected all best before dates.
The product contains milk, peanuts, and soya, and may contain almonds, cashew nuts, cereals containing gluten, and hazelnuts. These were not declared in English on the label.
The affected products were sold at Home Bargains and B&M. It only impacted items with no English ingredients on the pack.
Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer also recalled a product over allergen fears.
Authentic Greek Yoghurt with Vanilla was pulled last month because the product may contain gluten which wasn’t noted on the label.
The recall affected 500g packs with a use by of 12 May 2026.
Saffron Pastries
The next recall that month was from Saffron Pastries, which recalled a variety of its products over potential rodent contamination.
Good4U
In late April, Good4U recalled its 60g Super Sprouts Super Greens because of the possible presence of Salmonella.
This affected all use by dates up to and including 3 May 2026.
HiPP Organic
Meanwhile, HiPP Organic UK failed to emphasise in bold ‘celeriac’ on the label of its 7+ months Vegetable Lasagne 190g jar.
This presented a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery.
The impacted the product had a batch code of B49311 and a best before of 31 January 2027.
Goodlife
Goodlife issued a recall of its Spicy Bean Burger at the end of the month over worries it might contain pieces of plastic.
The impacted Goodlife Spicy Bean Burger comes in a four-pack (454g) with a batch code of L6030 L6031 and a use by of 28 July 2027.
Asda
The final allergen alert for April 2026 came from Asda; again due to possible foreign body contamination.
Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes (290g) were recalled because it may contain pieces of plastic or metal.
This recall included products with the following use by dates: 01 May 2026 02 May 2026 03 May 2026 04 May 2026 05 May 2026.
This data is based on recalls issued on the Food Standards Agency’s website.
