Sainsbury’s and Lidl issue urgent product recalls over safety concerns
Shoppers are being urged to return products to stores
A number of products have been recalled from stores due to health and safety risks(Image: Getty Images)
A number of products have been recalled from stores due to health and safety risks. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued recall alerts. If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be taken off the shelves.
The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Shoppers who are in possession of a product impacted by a recall are urged to return to the store for a full refund and told, “Do not consume” the product. Recent recalls are products from Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Lidl and Dunnes. You can see the latest recalls below.
Pieminister Pies
Pieminister Kitchens is recalling various Pieminister pies as they have been labelled with an incorrect use-by date. The products have been labelled with “use-by June 24, 2026,” instead of use-by June 14, 2025.” The products are therefore not safe to eat beyond their intended use-by of 24 June this year.
Pieminister Kitchens is recalling products(Image: Pieminister)
Product name: Pieminister Moo – British Beef Steak and Craft Ale Pie
- Pack size: 270g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister Moo & Blue – British Beef Steak and Stilton Pie
- Pack size: 270g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister Kate & Sidney – British Beef Steak, Kidney and Craft Ale Pie
- Pack size: 270g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister Deer & Beer – Venison, Milk Stout, Mushroom and Thyme Pie
- Pack size: 270g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister Free Ranger – Free Range British Chicken and Ham Pie with Leek
- Pack size: 270g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister Fungi Chicken – Free Range British Chicken, Portobello and Chestnut Mushroom
- Pack size: 270g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister Wild Shroom – Portobello and Chestnut Mushroom Pie with Asparagus and White Wine
- Pack size: 270g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister Mooless Moo – Jackfruit ‘Steak’, Craft Ale and Black Pepper Pie
- Pack size: 270g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister – Goat’s Cheese and Sweet Potato Filo Pie with Red Onion and Spinach
- Pack size: 230g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
Product name: Pieminister – Spinach and Feta Filo Pie with Kale, Lemon and Dill
- Pack size: 230g
- Use by: June 24, 2026
The Food Standards Agency says: “If you have bought any of the above products, please do not eat them beyond their intended Use-by date of June 24, 2025. However, if you do want a refund, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.”
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Pieminister pies are sold at Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
Dunnes
Dunnes Stores is recalling their Luxury Apple Pie due to a packaging error. Some packs may contain Luxury Pear and Almond Pie which contains almonds, which are not mentioned on the label. It’s a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds.
Dunnes Stores is recalling their Luxury Apple Pie (Image: Dunnes Stores)
Product name: Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie
Pack size: 750g
Best before: June 15, 2025
Dunnes Stores has recalled the product and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations. The retailer says: “Do not eat the affected products, instead return it to a Dunnes Stores store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.”
Dunnes has apologised for any inconvenience, adding: “Dunnes Stores are committed in ensuring that the products we supply are of the finest quality at all times. The Food Safety Authorities have been informed. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.”
Lidl GB
Lidl GB is recalling Harvest Basket Hash Browns because they may contain pieces of metal. This product may contain metal pieces which presents a choking hazard and makes it unsafe to eat.
Lidl GB is recalling Harvest Basket Hash Browns (Image: Lidl GB)
Product name: Harvest Basket Hash Browns
Pack size: 750g
Batch code: 5144L
Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Advice issued to customers is “do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund.” No other Harvest Basket products in Lidl GB stores are affected by the recall.
The supermarket says: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for cooperation.” If customers need further information, they are being advised to contact the Lidl customer care team.
