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Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and more issue recall warnings
The Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) issued recall alerts for items sold at Asda, Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, River Island and other retailers.
Customers are urged to stop using the products immediately and follow the instructions in the recall alerts.
These are the product recalls you should be aware of.
Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose recall
Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose are urging dog owners not to feed a recalled pet food to their dogs because it may contain pieces of plastic.
The retail giants have recalled the Lily’s Kitchen Pasta al Ragu with beef, oregano and basil after the manufacturer due to potential plastic contamination.
Shoppers who bought the dog food are being advised to return it to their local store for a full refund.
The affected product is the 400g can and affects all the stock with the best before date of July 31, 2027.
A Lily’s Kitchen spokesperson, via the Tesco recall, asked customers to accept their ‘heartfelt apologies’ for the inconvenience.
A Tesco spokesperson said: “Lily’s Kitchen is recalling a specific batch of Lily’s Kitchen Pasta al Ragu with Beef, Oregano and Basil Dog Food 400g.
“This is because this product may contain pieces of plastic. If you have bought an affected product, please do not feed it to your pets.
“Instead, contact Lily’s Kitchen via phone: 0207 433 1863 or email hello@lilyskitchen.co.uk .
“Please be assured no other products are affected by this voluntary recall. Lily’s Kitchen has isolated the issue and are confident that they have resolved this matter.
“Please accept Lily’s Kitchen’s heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience.”
A Morrisons spokesperson added: “We have been informed by the Brand Owner that the product may contain small pieces of plastic. As such they are requesting that we recall this product from sale.
“If you have purchased this product, please don’t use it and return it to us for a full refund. We don’t need a receipt.
“We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety.
“Thank you for shopping with us and if you need more information please contact Morrisons Online Service Department on 0345 322 0000.”
A Waitrose spokesperson said: “We are recalling Lily’s Kitchen Pasta al Ragu 400g due to plastic contamination.
“Do not feed to your pets. Package up the item. Return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund.
“Contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884. We apologise that it has been necessary to recall the product and for the inconvenience caused.”
Hot water bottle Recall
A hot water bottle sold online has been urgently recalled due to a potential fire risk.
The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued the alert for the Southern Arbor Electric Rechargeable Hot Water Bottle, which was listed on TikTok Shop and found to pose a “serious risk of fire.”
The OPSS warned the product could ignite while charging, especially if misused without proper instructions.
The OPSS recall notice said: “This product presents a serious risk of fire because there is a lack of thermal protection to prevent overheating when it is subject to misuse.
“As there are no supplied instructions, it is possible that no water will be added to the product, and while it is plugged in and charging it may ignite while the user is not present, causing harm to consumer and home.”
The recall was issued on Monday and includes model QM-01, PSD number 2511-0055, with barcode 69615846554 and serial/batch number 54513127286.
Other safety concerns include an adaptor with incorrectly sized pins, which does not meet UK electrical standards.
The product fails to comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
As a result, it has been removed from TikTok Shop and recalled from end users.
Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor to request redress.
TikTok has been approached for comment.
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Amazon Recall
Amazon has been forced to stop selling multiple baby pillows due to the risk of babies ‘suffocating’ in their sleep.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued an urgent warning over the Baby Pillow with Patting Function and Goose Baby Pillow sold by Amazon.
The report warned that the items create a risk of overheating and airway obstruction in babies, which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
In light of this, the report warns that pillows and soft toys should not be placed in the sleep space of infants under one year old.
The alert claims that the products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
The NHS advises parents against using pillows, loose bedding and cot bumpers that could cover babies’ mouths or noses or make them too hot.
They say: “The safest place for your baby to sleep is in a cot or Moses basket.
“Make sure there are no toys or anything else that could cover their mouth or nose, or make them too hot.
“For this reason we advise against using cot bumpers, pillows and loose bedding.”
Both products have since been removed from sale by Amazon.
Customers have been warned to stop using the product immediately and to contact the seller for help.
The OPSS has recently published a product safety alert for baby sleep pillows in general for those under 12 months, warning parents that they have been linked to child fatalities in the UK and overseas.
It outlines that the main risks are suffocation – as the soft, squishy materials can cover a baby’s mouth and nose – and overheating from the baby sinking into the material, which increases the risk of SIDS.
The affected Baby Pillow with patting Function listed on the government report is B0DPMQXGN8 and the affected Goose baby Pillow is B0DLWC5ML8, B0DLWFJXX3.
Amazon has been approached for a comment.
Sainsbury’s Recall
Sainsbury’s is urging shoppers to stop using Habitat candle holders they were selling due to a potential fire risk.
The retailer issued an urgent product recall about the Habitat Mango Wood Taper Holder, which comes in two sizes, small and large.
Sainsbury’s said the product could pose a ‘fire risk’ to customers due to the potential of the holder catching fire.
In light of this, Sainsbury’s are urging anyone who bought the candle holder to return it to their local Sainsbury’s for a full refund.
The recall affects the taper holders with the codes 145581096 and 145581491. No other products are affected.
A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “Sainsbury’s are recalling the above products due to the potential for the holders to catch fire.
“If you have purchased one of the above products, please return it to your local Sainsbury’s store for a full refund.
“We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may have caused.
“For further details or if you have any questions, then please visit our website Sainsburys.co.uk/help or you can contact our careline on 0800 028 8303.”
Marks and Spencer Recall
M&S shoppers have been urged to stop using a product sold by the retail giant “immediately” as it may pose a fire risk.
Shoppers have been told to stop using some neon candles sold by M&S after the Office for Product Safety and Standards found they did not meet safety regulations.
It was discovered the £10 candles may “flare up while burning”, meaning if left unattended they “could ignite nearby objects and potentially cause a fire to spread”.
In light of this, M&S is urging anyone who bought the candles, on sale since July 29, 2023, to “stop using them immediately” and have removed them from sale online and in-store.
Shoppers who bought the 120g candles are urged to return them to their local M&S store for a full refund.
The recall affects numerous Christmas candles including the Neon Tree Candle, Neon Ho Ho Ho Candle, Neon Birthday Candle, Neon Celebrate Candle and Neon Radiating Heart Candle.
A M&S spokesperson said: “The Neon Candle product could flare up.
“We recommend owners stop using the product immediately.
“The product is no longer available for sale online or in store. We’re recalling it.
“Customers who have purchased this product can return it to any M&S store (excl. Outlets or Franchise stores) for a full refund.
“The product was sold on M&S.com, M&S.ie, and in Fashion, Home & Beauty stores in the UK and ROI.
“We’re very sorry for any inconvenience caused. Any customers who have further questions regarding the product should contact Customer Services via the website or on 0333 014 8555.”
John Lewis Recall
John Lewis has been forced to stop selling its popular reclining sofas, due to fears they could catch fire while customers sit on them.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued an urgent warning on John Lewis & Partners two-seater and three-seater slider sofas as they do not meet safety standards.
The report claims there is a ‘faulty button on the recliner mechanism’ that could cause the product to overheat and malfunction.
It states that this means there is a ‘risk’ the chair could catch on fire.
John Lewis said they contacted around 30 customers last month who were affected and replaced the impacted buttons.
After withdrawing the product from the market, they claimed the issues have now been resolved and the products on sale are now safe to use.
A John Lewis spokesperson said: “We want all customers to get the quality and service they expect from John Lewis.
“While we’ve received no customer complaints about this sofa or reports of this issue causing a fire, we issued this notice as a precaution after finding that one of the control buttons could be prone to overheating.
“Our tests also found that all safety measures worked as designed; the transformer immediately cut the power to the faulty button, preventing any further issue.
“We immediately contacted customers and have already had all the buttons replaced by a technician as a precaution.”
In the alert, the OPPS claims the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations 2016.
Anyone who bought the seats between August 5 and October 30 this year was advised to unplug the product and immediately stop using the recline and charging functions.
The affected batches listed in the government report are the 2511-0089 two-seater and three-seater chenille sliding sofas in natural and navy with product codes 87023201, 87023202, 87021703, 87021702, 87021701 and 87021704.
Buyers are urged to contact the John Lewis & Partners Aftersales Team to arrange a visit and repair on 03456 049 049.
River Island recall
River Island is urgently recalling a handbag which presents a “serious chemical risk” as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards says: “Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are at greater risk to lead exposure.”
The product recall is for a Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag (2511-0235) and it was on sale for almost five months, from June 18 2025 to November 3 2025.
A statement on the River Island website says: “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and will, of course, offer you a full refund.”
They add: “As part of our ongoing commitment to product quality and customer safety, we have decided to recall this item after our due diligence testing identified higher than permitted levels of lead in the handle.
“While these areas are limited in size, they are considered accessible during use and therefore do not meet our strict safety standards.”
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It is being recalled as “the product presents a serious chemical risk as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead”.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards says: “We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to River Island for a full refund. For both instore and online purchases, consumers are advised to return the product to: River Island Customer Service Parcels Freepost, MK17 8EW.”
Asda Recall
An Asda product has been recalled from all stores across the UK, and all shoppers who have purchased it have been urged to “stop using it immediately”.
The supermarket giant has pulled the product from its stores and is asking anyone who owns it to return it to a store for a full refund.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned that the Hapello Sensory Roller sold by Asda presents a “high risk of choking”.
The batch codes for the affected toys are #34, #35, #36, #37 and #39, and they have a barcode number of 5063089161708.
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The products were sold in Asda supermarkets across the UK from August 2023 until they were pulled from shelves in September 2025.
A warning from The Office for Product Safety and Standards says: “The product presents a high risk of choking due to the potential release of a small piece of plastic lodged in the toy during the manufacturing process.
“If a young child accessed this small piece of plastic, they may put it in their mouth and choke.
“The affected batch of the product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
“The product has been recalled from end users by Asda.”
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An Asda spokesman added: “We are extending the product recall in light of new evidence, additional batcheds of Hapello Sensory Roller may pose a risk of choking due to the potential release of a small piece of plastic plastic lodged in the toy in the manufacturing process.
If you have purchased the Hapello Sensory Roller – barcode 5063089161708 – batch code ‘#34, #35, #36, #37 or #39’ – please stop using it immediately and bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations – 0800 952 0101.”
