TESCO, Morrisons and Waitrose have urgently pulled a popular cereal from shelves over a deadly health risk.
The recall affects stores across the UK and involves Spoon Cereals’ Cinnamon + Pecan Granola.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning after the cereal contains oats were found to contain gluten and peanuts not declared on the packaging.
Experts said this could trigger severe or even life-threatening allergic reactions in some people.
The affected granola is sold in 400g packs with best before dates of May 22, 2026 and May 26, 2026.
Stores have been told to put up urgent notices explaining why the cereal has been pulled and how customers can get their money back.
The FSA told shoppers: “If you have bought the product we advise you not to consume it.
“Please return the product to the store for a full refund (with or without a receipt).”
Peanut allergies can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that can strike within minutes.
Symptoms include breathing difficulties, swelling of the lips and throat, a drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
Doctors warn that even tiny traces of peanuts can be enough to trigger a reaction.
The recall follows a spate of recent food safety alerts, including the removal of Rude Health’s Chocolate Crunch Granola just weeks ago.
That cereal, sold in Tesco and Waitrose, was pulled after the FSA said bugs had been found inside some boxes.
Customers were warned the product was “unsafe to eat”, although Rude Health insisted the insects “do not pose a health risk, as they are not harmful to humans”.
Consumers are urged not to use insecticides near food as they can cause contamination and make the problem worse.
The FSA continues to monitor the situation and says further recalls could follow if more contaminated or mislabelled products are found.
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
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