Poundland has launched its first-ever meal deal in stores, offering a sandwich, snack and a drink for £3. The new ‘Grab A Bite’ offer includes mains such as a prawn pasta salad, chicken tikka wraps and classics like a cheese and pickle sandwich. It has a huge range of snacks available too, including Pringles, Doritos, … Read more
Customers at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Asda have been asked by the supermarkets to return certain food products for a full refund. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently warned about Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds because of contamination with salmonella, which can cause fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps in those who consume the contaminated product. Sainsbury’s said: “As a precautionary … Read more
Waitrose recalled its Salted Dairy Butter because it could contain “pieces of blue cloth”. The possible presence of blue cloth makes the product unsafe to eat, Waitrose explained. The supermarket issued a statement saying: “Important safety warning: Do not consume. Package up item. Return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a … Read more
Waitrose issued another food warning and recalled the Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives because they “may contain pieces of glass”. The supermarket announced: “Waitrose & Partners are recalling Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives because they may contain pieces of glass. The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat.” The Food Standards Agency … Read more
Supermarkets and small convenience stores will tape over barcodes with a yellow label when items are nearing their use-by date. While some reductions to food prices can make the products considerably cheaper than they would have been otherwise, it’s not always the case. Many shoppers have been lured in by what seems like great discounts … Read more
Sainsbury’s belgian chocolate easter egg won the milk chocolate category (Image: SAINSBURY’S) Good Food, the UK’s top food media brand, has announced the winners of its 2024 Easter Supermarket Taste Test. They asked nine supermarkets to send in their best Easter treats across 15 categories, including hot cross buns and chocolate eggs. Besides the winners, … Read more
A third of online supermarket shoppers have received food substitutions in their grocery orders in the past 12 months, some of which are beyond bizarre. Bewliledered Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, Waitrose and Ocado customers revealed the most unique items they had received in place of staple products, as part of the Which? annual supermarket … Read more
“I’m a food waste expert – and I’ve tested these TikTok “hacks” so you don’t have to.” Ben Thomas, who is an environment manager at Waitrose, claims not all viral videos are as effective as they might first appear. While putting kitchen paper in bags of salad to absorb condensation has merit, the most important … Read more
AB World Foods has recalled a popular condiment after announcing there could be a possibility it contains glass. The supplier recalled Patak’s Aubergine Pickle, which is sold at Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) cautioned: “The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat. The affected product has only been sold … Read more
Alerting the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Waitrose has asked customers to return two food products that are “unsafe to eat”. Anyone who has Waitrose 8 Red Onion Bhajis with a Date and Tamarind Dip is being asked to return the product to the store. Waitrose said: “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall … Read more
