Shoppers should check their purchases to make sure they do not own any recalled items after safety warnings have been issued. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) recalls products for a number of reasons, including when products contain allergens that are not disclosed on the packaging or if an issue is detected with the item.

When a product is recalled the FSA shares details about what you should do if you have purchased the product, alongside detailed information about why it has been pulled from sale.

Every week in the UK several product recalls are published on the Government website. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is responsible for updating the public on products which have been pulled from shelves.

Products are recalled regularly from a number of different retailers, for various reasons. Recalls published by the government website are for specific products that have been sold in the UK and may require you to act to receive a free replacement, repair or refund.

The OPSS said its primary purpose it to “protect people and places from product-related harm, ensuring consumers and businesses can buy and sell products with confidence.”

Products are recalled due to safety concerns, defects, or regulatory non-compliance among other reasons. This week we have rounded up the latest recalls below:

Morrisons Savers Cashews

Morrisons is recalling their Morrisons Savers Cashews because they may contain glass. The products affected are the 125g sized packets with best before dates of August 9, September 6, September 26, September 28 and October 9. The FSA’s risk statement said: “The possible presence of glass in the product makes it unsafe to eat.”

Morrisons are recalling the affected nuts. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling it. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought it.

The FSA has urged anyone who has bought these nuts to not eat them and instead return it to your nearest Morrisons store for a full refund.

Creative Candles Kit

Addo Play Limited is recalling their Out to Impress Creative Candles Kit because the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.

Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

The product has been recalled from manufacturer Addo Play Limited and the following retailers: The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Hobbycraft, Matalan, M&S, and Tesco.

Addo Play Limited said: “If the sand is still in its packaging, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double-tape it securely. If the sand has been used, clean up the sites where the product was used with wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double-bag the sand in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double-tape it securely, along with the gloves, mask and cloths.

“Keep people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned. Dispose of the product in your general household waste. Contact the retailer you purchased the item from for a full refund.”

Sand Activity Toy

WOODEN QIYI is recalling their Sand Activity Toy because the sand included in the set may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

The product has been recalled from end users by AliBaba and TikTok and the listings have been removed by online marketplaces Alibaba, Amazon and TikTok.

WOODEN QIYI said: “If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children. If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet clothes to avoid generating dust.

“Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths. Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.

“For a refund, follow the instructions provided by the seller or online marketplace. Some may require you to return the product, while others may ask you to follow the steps above and dispose of it safely as general household waste. For further information, please contact the seller or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer product.”