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Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns recalled due to undeclared barley
- Where
- UK
- Allergens
- barley, gluten
- Recall issued
- 4 Jun 2026 · 2 months ago
- Last verified
- 6 Jul 2026
🗄️ Archived recall. This notice was issued 2 months ago and is kept for reference. Always confirm the current status with the issuing authority below.
What happened
You should avoid eating Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns immediately. The brand is recalling this item because it contains barley that is not listed on the packaging. If you have coeliac disease, eating this product poses a significant health risk due to the undeclared gluten.
- Check your kitchen cupboards and discard the buns if you have them.
- Return the product to any Waitrose store for a full refund.
- Please keep the original packaging and note the batch code for reference.
- Read the full official notice to ensure your specific batch is affected.
What to do
- Do not eat this product.
- Return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or dispose of it safely.
- If you ate it and feel unwell, contact your doctor.
- Confirm the product, batch code and dates against the official notice below.
We summarise official recalls to make them easier to act on — always confirm the product, batch code and dates with the issuing authority before you act. This isn't medical advice.
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