A widespread food recall has been issued across the United Kingdom after Salmonella contamination was detected in ready-to-eat fruit products supplied to some of the country’s largest supermarket chains.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced that fruit supplier PrepWorld has recalled multiple fruit pots and snack packs sold through Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Asda, Morrisons, and Waitrose. The action follows testing that identified Salmonella contamination in apples and kiwi fruit used in the affected products.

The recall applies to selected products carrying use-by dates of June 23 or June 24, 2026.

Tesco has been the most significantly affected retailer, recalling several products including fruit pots containing melon, kiwi, and strawberries, kiwi fruit pots, and fruit kebabs. Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have also withdrawn multiple products from sale, while Morrisons and Asda each recalled one affected fruit product.

Consumers are being urged not to eat the recalled products. Customers who have purchased any of the affected items should return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund.

Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness worldwide. Infection can lead to symptoms such as diarrhoea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms typically develop within a few hours to several days after consuming contaminated food, although in some cases they may take longer to appear.

The risk of severe illness is higher among young children, older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

According to the FSA, recall notices have been displayed at affected retail outlets to inform customers about the products involved and the steps they should take if they have purchased them.

Consumers experiencing symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection after consuming the recalled products are advised to seek medical advice, particularly if symptoms are severe or persistent.

The recall highlights the ongoing importance of food safety monitoring throughout the fresh produce supply chain, where contamination can occasionally occur even in ready-to-eat fruit products.