Waitrose has recalled one of its ready-to-eat snack pots over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella, a dangerous bacteria known to cause food poisoning.
The item affected is the Waitrose and Partners Egg and Spinach Protein Pot, which comes in a 90g plastic tub and is sold in stores nationwide.
Two batches are involved in the alert—those with use-by dates of July 31 and August 1, 2025.
The supermarket has pulled the product from shelves and is urging customers who have already bought it not to eat it.
Instead, they should return it to store for a full refund, no receipt necessary.
Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in affected stores warning shoppers of the risk. These notices explain the reason for the recall and what steps customers should take if they have purchased the item.
A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which issued the recall alert, said: ‘The presence of salmonella in this product poses a risk to health… and can be particularly dangerous for the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.’
Salmonella infection—known as salmonellosis—typically develops within six to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food. While many cases are mild and resolve within a few days without treatment, more severe infections can lead to dehydration, hospitalisation, and in rare cases, death. More to follow.
