Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Tuna Pate, 115g, because the pack is labelled with a use-by date of 17 December 2026 when the correct use-by date is 17 October 2026. The Food Standards Agency says the product is unsafe to eat after 17 October 2026. The FSA alert reference is FSA-PRIN-49-2026.
TL;DR · LAST REVIEWED Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Tuna Pate, 115g, because the pack is labelled with a use-by date of 17 December 2026 when the correct use-by date is 17 October 2026. The Food Standards Agency says the product is unsafe to eat after 17 October 2026. The FSA alert reference is FSA-PRIN-49-2026.
- Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Tuna Pate, 115g, over an incorrect use-by date.
- The pack is labelled use by 17 December 2026; the correct use-by date is 17 October 2026.
- The Food Standards Agency says the product is unsafe to eat after 17 October 2026.
- The FSA alert reference is FSA-PRIN-49-2026.
KEY FACTS
- Product: Waitrose Tuna Pate, 115g
- Date on pack: Use by 17 December 2026 (incorrect)
- Correct use-by: 17 October 2026
- Risk: Unsafe to eat after 17 October 2026
- Alert: FSA-PRIN-49-2026, issued 13 October 2026
What has been recalled
The FSA issued the recall on 13 October 2026, four days before the correct use-by date. It covers a single product and pack size, Waitrose Tuna Pate 115g, and the fault is the date printed on the pack rather than the recipe or the ingredients.
Why it matters
A use-by date is a food safety date, and the FSA says food should not be eaten after it even if it looks and smells fine. A best before date, by contrast, is about quality. Because the date on these packs runs about two months past the correct one, a shopper relying on the label would have no reason to stop eating the pate after 17 October 2026, which is why the error is treated as a safety issue.
What to do
The FSA advises anyone who has bought the pate not to eat it and to return it to their local Waitrose store for a full refund. Waitrose Customer Care can be reached on 0800 188 884 for more information.
Waitrose will display point of sale notices in stores selling the product, explaining why it has been recalled and what customers should do. Rights to refunds and replacements after a recall are explained in the KT product recall consumer rights guide.
Source: FSA product recall FSA-PRIN-49-2026.
Related coverage on Kael Tripton: UK product recalls this week (10 to 20 September 2026): 10 items to check, from toys to a treadmill, Product Recalls UK: Your Consumer Rights and How to Get a Refund, Skinny Crunch peanut bars recalled: undeclared peanuts, M&S and Tesco foods recalled: salmonella in pistachios, Waitrose cuts 370 own-brand prices by 11 percent on average.
For press offices Kael Tripton reports releases from UK public bodies, operators, regulators and consumer brands, with your images credited and a link to your newsroom. News coverage is an editorial decision and is never paid for. Organisations can separately publish a release in full under their own name, clearly labelled as sponsored. |
RELATED GUIDES
- UK product recalls this week (10 to 20 September 2026): 10 items to check, from toys to a treadmill
- Product Recalls UK: Your Consumer Rights and How to Get a Refund
- Skinny Crunch peanut bars recalled: undeclared peanuts
- M&S and Tesco foods recalled: salmonella in pistachios
- Waitrose cuts 370 own-brand prices by 11 percent on average
DISCLAIMER
Recall details are taken from the Food Standards Agency alert. Check the pack details against the alert before acting.
Frequently asked questions
Which product is being recalled?
Waitrose Tuna Pate, 115g.
What is wrong with the product?
It is labelled with an incorrect use-by date. The pack is labelled use by 17 December 2026, but the correct use-by date is 17 October 2026.
Is the product unsafe to eat?
The Food Standards Agency says the product is unsafe to eat after 17 October 2026.
What is the FSA alert reference?
FSA-PRIN-49-2026.
What should consumers do?
The FSA advises consumers not to consume the product and to return it to a local Waitrose store for a full refund. For further information, contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884.
SOURCES
- Food Standards Agency: product recall FSA-PRIN-49-2026 - accessed 13 October 2026
- Food Standards Agency: best before and use-by dates - accessed 13 October 2026
