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'Stop using' warnings at Lidl, Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco and more UK supermarkets
Retailers recalled food, cosmetics and toys after tests found bacteria, phthalates and possible asbestos, with some products posing fire and burn risks.
UK supermarkets and high street shops, including Asda, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose, have issued urgent product recalls this week due to health and safety risks.
The Food Standards Agency issued a "do not eat" warning for 120g packs of Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives after testing confirmed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, posing severe risks to vulnerable consumers over 65.
Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water and Baylis & Harding Oud, Cedar & Amber 1L Hand Wash Refill are being recalled due to bacterial contamination risks; Amazon, Ocado, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose are removing affected batches.
Asda and Primark are recalling handbags and purses containing excessive phthalates above permitted levels, while Smyths Toys pulled The Wooden Cornhole Board due to potential contamination risks.
The Flymo Simplitrim Strimmer has been recalled for fire and physical injury risks; the Office for Product Safety and Standards urges shoppers to verify product descriptions and check recall lists regularly.