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NEWS & UPDATES UK News - Supermarkets Recall Prepackaged Fruit Over Salmonella Contam |
Multiple UK supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's are recalling a range of prepackaged fruit products supplied by PrepWorld due to possible salmonella contamination. Customers are advised not to eat the affected products and to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. No receipt is required.
Which products are being recalled
The recall covers a range of PrepWorld prepackaged fruit pots and mixed packs sold across multiple supermarkets. The affected products share use-by dates of 23 June 2026 and 24 June 2026. Products include:
- Pink Lady apple, mango, strawberry and blueberry pack, 220g, use by 23 and 24 June 2026
- Kiwi, melon and strawberry pack, 220g, use by 24 June 2026
- Melon, kiwi and strawberry pack, 250g, use by 24 June 2026
- Kiwi fruit pot, 100g, use by 23 June 2026
- Pink Lady apples and grapes pack, 115g, use by 23 June 2026
- Pink Lady apple pack, 90g, use by 24 June 2026
- Pink Lady apple slices pack, 225g, use by 24 June 2026
- Melon, kiwi and strawberry pack, 220g, use by 23 June 2026
- Orange and kiwi pack, 240g, use by 23 June 2026
- Melon, kiwi and strawberry pack, 125g, use by 23 and 24 June 2026
Tesco and Morrisons have also issued separate product-specific notices. Customers should check the Food Standards Agency (FSA) alerts page for the latest complete list, as additional product lines may be added.
What is salmonella and what are the symptoms
Salmonella is a bacterial infection typically caused by consuming contaminated food or drink. Symptoms include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, usually appearing between 12 and 72 hours after exposure. The FSA advises anyone experiencing these symptoms to stay away from work or school for at least 48 hours to avoid passing the infection to others.
Most people recover without medical treatment within four to seven days. However, the elderly, young children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of more serious illness and should seek medical advice if symptoms develop.
How to get a refund
Customers who have purchased any of the affected products should not eat them. The products should be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund. No receipt is needed. Retailers are required to process refunds under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for recalled food products.
Point of sale notices are being displayed in all stores that stocked the affected products. For the most current list of recalled products, check the Food Standards Agency alerts page directly.
What to do if you have already eaten the product
Anyone who has already consumed one of the affected packs and is experiencing symptoms should contact NHS 111 for advice. People with no symptoms do not need to take any action beyond monitoring for signs of illness. The FSA states that there is no indication at this stage that any cases of illness have been confirmed as linked to this specific batch, though the investigation is ongoing.
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