United Kingdom Recalls
Food safety and consumer product recall alerts from the FSA and OPSS.
Cobalt-chrome modular neck hip replacements: risk of metal-wear effects and revision surgery (DSI/2026/010)
Cobalt-chrome modular neck hip replacements: risk of metal-wear effects and revision surgery (DSI/2026/010)
An MHRA investigation has found increased risks of wear and corrosion associated with multiple cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr) modular neck hip stem components, including a potential increased occurrence of rev...
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC)
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC)
The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli STEC in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea with or without blood in the stool, abdominal pain, vomiting, dehydration and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
MHRA Safety Roundup: August 2026
MHRA Safety Roundup: August 2026
Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users...
NGPod pH testing device: quarantine and dispose of all devices (DSI/2026/009)
NGPod pH testing device: quarantine and dispose of all devices (DSI/2026/009)
The NGPod handheld device and NGPod sensor, used to test pH to aid the placement of nasogastric tubes, is being withdrawn from the UK market. The manufacturer has ceased trading in the UK. Users shoul...
Field Safety Notices: 17 to 21 August 2026
Field Safety Notices: 17 to 21 August 2026
List of Field Safety Notices from 17 to 21 August 2026....
Summit Foods is recalling various products because of possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC)
Summit Foods is recalling various products because of possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC)
The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by STEC can include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Zentiva Pharma UK Limited, Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules, EL(26)A/37
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Zentiva Pharma UK Limited, Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules, EL(26)A/37
Zentiva UK Pharma Limited are recalling one batch of Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules (BN 4L01372H) as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of contamination with metal particles....
All rectal catheters (gas and colic relievers): Do not use in infants, including for the treatment of colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation (DSI/2026/008)
All rectal catheters (gas and colic relievers): Do not use in infants, including for the treatment of colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation (DSI/2026/008)
Do not use rectal catheters in infants, including for colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation. Stop using these products immediately and dispose of any unused devices....
Field Safety Notices: 10 to 14 August 2026
Field Safety Notices: 10 to 14 August 2026
List of Field Safety Notices from 10 to 14 August 2026....
National Patient Safety Alert: ResMed Astral 100 and 150 Ventilators: Potential for Patient Harm due to Unexpected Interruption of Ventilation Therapy (NatPSA/2026/004/MHRA)
National Patient Safety Alert: ResMed Astral 100 and 150 Ventilators: Potential for Patient Harm due to Unexpected Interruption of Ventilation Therapy (NatPSA/2026/004/MHRA)
ResMed has issued a Field Safety Notice regarding Astral 100 and 150 ventilators and associated Printed Circuit Board Assembly spare parts manufactured prior to October 2024. A fault in the device can...
Field Safety Notices: 3 to 7 August 2026
Field Safety Notices: 3 to 7 August 2026
List of Field Safety Notices from 3 to 7 August 2026....
Devices supplied without valid UKCA/CE conformity markings or certification: remove from use and place in quarantine (DSI/2026/007)
Devices supplied without valid UKCA/CE conformity markings or certification: remove from use and place in quarantine (DSI/2026/007)
The MHRA has become aware of a number of medical devices being supplied on the UK market that do not comply with the requirements of the UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 (UK MDR 2002) or with the EU...
A.Vogel Ltd recalls Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings because of contamination with E. coli (STEC)
A.Vogel Ltd recalls Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings because of contamination with E. coli (STEC)
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product listed above. Symptoms can include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
Greencore recalls three pasta products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Greencore recalls three pasta products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Belzer UW® Cold Storage Solution and Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution): manufactured by Carnamedica (UKRP: Bridge to Life): Updated advice on the contamination of fluid DSI/2026/006 (update to DSI/2023/005)
Belzer UW® Cold Storage Solution and Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution): manufactured by Carnamedica (UKRP: Bridge to Life): Updated advice on the contamination of fluid DSI/2026/006 (update to DSI/2023/005)
The MHRA is providing an update on defects previously identified with Belzer solutions for the preservation of donated organs. This DSI replaces advice in DSI/2023/005....
Dräger Atlan Anaesthesia workstations: risk of ventilator failure (DSI/2026/005)
Dräger Atlan Anaesthesia workstations: risk of ventilator failure (DSI/2026/005)
In April 2026, Dräger issued a follow-up Field Safety Notice expanding the number of Atlan Anaesthesia workstation devices affected by a manufacturing defect that may result in mechanical ventilation ...
Field Safety Notices: 27 to 31 July 2026
Field Safety Notices: 27 to 31 July 2026
List of Field Safety Notices from 27 to 31 July 2026...
ASR Solutions Ltd recalls Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps because of undeclared allergens
ASR Solutions Ltd recalls Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps because of undeclared allergens
Allergens: Milk and Wheat (Gluten) The product contains milk and wheat (gluten), making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
MHRA Safety Roundup: July 2026
MHRA Safety Roundup: July 2026
Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users...
Field Safety Notices: 20 to 24 July 2026
Field Safety Notices: 20 to 24 July 2026
List of Field Safety Notices from 20 to 24 July 2026....
Bon Bons Wholesale Ltd recalls various chocolate products because of undeclared milk and soya
Bon Bons Wholesale Ltd recalls various chocolate products because of undeclared milk and soya
Milk and soya These products contain milk and soya making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya.
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Neuraxpharm UK Ltd, Tuzulby prolonged-release chewable tablets, EL(26)A/36
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Neuraxpharm UK Ltd, Tuzulby prolonged-release chewable tablets, EL(26)A/36
Neuraxpharm UK Ltd has informed the MHRA of missing safety information in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for certain batches of Tuzulby prolonged r...
Graham’s Family Dairy recalls Graham’s Family Dairy Semi-Skimmed Milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines including antibiotics (penicillin)
Graham’s Family Dairy recalls Graham’s Family Dairy Semi-Skimmed Milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines including antibiotics (penicillin)
The presence of veterinary medicines, including antibiotics in the product may make it unsafe to consume and may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics (penicillin).
Field Safety Notices: 13 to 17 July 2026
Field Safety Notices: 13 to 17 July 2026
List of Field Safety Notices from 13 to 17 July 2026....