Salmonella Contamination Triggers Widespread Fruit Recall
Thirteen fruit packs distributed by Prepworld and sold in major UK supermarkets including Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose, and M&S have been recalled due to Salmonella fears. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed the recall after routine testing identified Salmonella in apples and kiwis used within the products.
Salmonella is a common bacterial cause of food poisoning, typically found in the gut of animals and occasionally humans. It can be contracted through contaminated food, especially raw meat, eggs, and unpasteurised dairy, as well as via faecal contamination from infected individuals or animals.
Full List of Recalled Products and Use-By Dates
The FSA advises: "If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund." Below is the complete list of affected items:
- ASDA Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry, 220g – use by 23 June 2026, 24 June 2026
- Morrisons Kiwi, Melon & Strawberries, 220g – use by 24 June 2026
- Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry, 250g – use by 24 June 2026
- Tesco Kiwi Fruit Pot, 100g – use by 23 June 2026
- Waitrose Pink Lady Apple and Grapes, 115g – use by 23 June 2026
- M&S Café Pink Lady Apple, 90g – use by 24 June 2026
- M&S (FTG) Pink Lady Apple, 90g – use by 24 June 2026
- M&S Pink Lady Apple Slices, 225g – use by 24 June 2026
- Sainsbury's Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry, 220g – use by 23 June 2026
- Sainsbury's Orange & Kiwi Pa, 240g – use by 23 June 2026
- Sainsbury's Pink Lady Apple & Grape, 240g – use by 23 June 2026
- Tesco Fruit Kebabs, 290g – use by 23 June 2026
- Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry, 125g – use by 23 June 2026, 24 June 2026
Consumer Advice and Next Steps
Consumers who have purchased any of these items should not consume them. The FSA recommends returning the products to the point of sale for a full refund, no receipt required. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever, typically appearing 12 to 72 hours after ingestion. Vulnerable groups such as young children, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Prepworld has apologised and is cooperating fully with the FSA and retailers to remove all affected batches from shelves. The recall affects a total of 13 fruit pack varieties across six supermarket chains, with use-by dates ranging from 23 to 24 June 2026.
