Several major UK supermarkets, including Tesco and Lidl, have issued urgent recalls on three everyday food items this week, warning customers not to eat them. The recalls were announced after safety concerns were identified that could pose health risks to some consumers. One important food product is said to have a toxin called cereulide, to which parents are warned not to give their babies.
The Food Standards Agency UK (FSA) are urging shoppers to check their cupboards and fridges for the affected products. Those who have bought these items are warned “not to eat” and are advised to return the products to stores for a full refund. Find out what products have been recalled this week below.
Tesco recalls various pâtés
Tesco is recalling three pâté products after they were found to be unsafe due to incorrect use-by date labelling, which could pose a microbiological risk if eaten. The affected products are Tesco Coarse Farmhouse Pâté, Coarse Ardennes Pâté, and Smooth Chicken Liver Pâté.
The packages that are marked with a use-by date of January 5 are not to be eaten. Customers are advised not to “consume” and to return the items to their store for a full refund.
Product details:
Tesco Coarse Farmhouse Pate
Pack size: 170gUse by: January 5 2026
Tesco Coarse Ardennes Pate
Pack size: 170gUse by: January 5 2026
Tesco Smooth Chicken Liver Pate
Pack size: 170gUse by: January 5 2026
Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices
Lidl has recalled its Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberry and Spices after the Food Standards Agency issued an alert on January 6. The product contains milk, but the allergen is not highlighted in bold on the label, posing a risk to those with milk allergies.
Lidl has apologised for the error and confirmed that no other products are affected. The company has advised customers to return the item to the store from which it was bought for a full refund.
Product details:
Pack size: 480g
Batch code: All
Use by: All date codes
Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula
Nestlé has recalled several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain a serious toxin.
A spokesperson for Nestlé said: “The safety and well-being of babies is our absolute priority. As a precautionary measure, Nestlé is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula.
“This is due to the potential presence of cereulide in the batches concerned. Batch codes can be found on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side/top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas.”
Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus and is highly heat-resistant, meaning it is not destroyed by cooking, boiling water or preparing infant milk. If ingested, it can cause a rapid onset of illness. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
If you have purchased one of these batches, take a photo of the product and the batch code and share it via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call the careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 (UK) 1800 931 832 (Ireland.
Product details:
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk
Pack size 800gBatch code 51450742F1 52319722BA 52819722AABest before May 2027
SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk
Pack size 800gBatch code 51240742F2Best before May 2027Batch code 51890742F2, 52879722AABest before *Updated July 2027
SMA Anti Reflux
Pack size 800gBatch code 51570742F3Best before June 2027Batch code 52099722BABest before April 2027Batch code 52099722BB, 52739722BABest before June 2027
SMA ALFAMINO
Pack size 400gBatch code 51200017Y3Best before April 2027Batch code 51210017Y1, 51220017Y1Best before *Updated May 2027Batch code 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1Best before May 2027Batch code 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1Best before June 2027Batch code 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52860017Y1Best before October 2027Batch code 53100017Y3, 53110017Y1, 53140017Y1, 53140017Y2, 53150017Y1Best before November 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 800gBatch code 51170346AA, 51170346ABBest before April 2027Batch code 51340346ABBest before May 2027Batch code 51580346AA, 51590346AA, 51590346ABBest before June 2027Batch code 52760346AB, 52760346AD, 52780346AA, 52750346AEBest before October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 400gBatch code 51350346AABest before May 2027Batch code 52750346ADBest before October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 1.2kgBatch code 51340346BEBest before November 2026Batch code 52740346BA, 52750346BABest before April 2027
SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk
Pack size 800gBatch code 51220346ADBest before May 2027Batch code 51540346ACBest before June 2027Batch code 52740346ADBest before October 2027
SMA Comfort
Pack size 800gBatch code 52620742F3Best before September 2027Batch code 51240742F3, 51439722BA, 51479722BA, 51769722BA, 52049722AABest before May 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 200mlBatch code 52860295M, 52870295M, 52870295M, 53030295M, 53040295MBest before October 2026Batch code 53220295M, 53230295M, 53070295M, 53080295MBest before November 2026
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 70mlBatch code 53170742B1Best before November 2026
SMA Lactose Free
Pack size 400gBatch code 51500346ABBest before May 2027Batch code 53299722BABest before August 2027Batch code 51150346AB, 51719722BA, 51759722BA, 51829722BA, 51979722BA, 52109722BA, 53459722BABest before April 2027
