The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a number of recalls, on items sold at some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and retailers.
We have rounded up the recalls you should be aware of.
If you have purchased any of the products below, please stop using them immediately, and contact your retailer, or see the full recall notices for more information.
Tesco recall
Supermarket brand Tesco has issued an urgent product recall for one of its most popular beauty products.
Tesco has told shoppers to “not use” the product after finding that it could pose a serious health risk.
Shoppers who have bought the Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes have been told to return the item to stores for a full refund.
The wipes have been removed from Tesco shelves after a microbiological risk was detected.
After testing the wipes, Pluralibacter gergoviae was found in several batches of the product.
Tesco has shared that this could make the product potentially unsafe to use, specifically for those with sensitive skin.
Pluralibacter gergoviae also risks severe infections for people with weakened immune systems or chronic illnesses.
Confirming the recall, Tesco shared: “As a precautionary measure, Tesco is recalling various Tesco Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes due to unsatisfactory microbiological testing and detecting the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae, which can make these products potentially unsafe for use.”
The following batch codes are affected:
Tesco Kind & Pure 25 Facial Cleansing Wipes 163g affected batch codes: 5128723, 5129723, 5130723, 5143723 5144723, 5145723, 5146723, 5163723, 5164723,5168723, 5169723, 5188723, 5176715, 5177715.
Tesco Kind & Pure Radiant Facial Cleansing Wipes Vitamin C 25 Pack 159g affected batch codes: 5187723, 5186723, 5188723, 5154715, 5155715, 5156715.
Air Fryer recall
Shoppers at Tesco, Argos, Poundland, B&M and other popular UK stores have been issued a warning after a range of Tower Air Fryers were recalled.
The Air Fryers are at risk of overheating, which can cause fires and result in them igniting during use.
Six models of Tower air fryers are affected by the recall, all in black.
They have been sold at a number of retailers including Tesco, Lidl, Argos, B&M, DID, Poundland, Robert Dyas and the Tower Housewares website.
These are the models impacted by the recall:
- T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer
- T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer
- T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer
- T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer
- T17129L Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Lidl)
- T17129 Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Argos)
A spokesman for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned that the air fryers did not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
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They explained: “The product presents a risk of fire as it can overheat and ignite during use.
“The product has been recalled from end users. Owners of affected products should stop using the product immediately and unplug it.
“For further information, including checking if your product is affected and registering your product for a refund or replacement, please access the Tower Housewares webpage.”
Next recall
Next is recalling some of its clothing because of a risk of strangulation, as the shopping giant apologised to customers who have already purchased the clothes.
The Miss Summer Dresses and Knitted Top, Shorts and Headband Outfit Set have been included in the recall.
The affected item numbers are F83773, F83782, F83791, F83775, F83779, F83781 and F85623.
A Next spokesman said: “Miss has made us aware of a problem with the above items. Unfortunately, it’s come to light that there’s a potential problem with the decorative cords on the products which are too long.
“This could present a strangulation / choking hazard for children.
“As the above items don’t meet strict technical specifications, Miss has taken the precaution of recalling the items, and request that you return your impacted product to Next immediately for a full refund.
“If you have given this item as a gift, please ask the recipient to contact Next as soon as possible. We are sorry for any disappointment caused.”
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TK Maxx recall
TK Maxx shoppers have been warned to stop using one of the stores products immediately after it was revealed that it contained a potentially harmful chemical.
The Byblos Blu eua de toillete perfume contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC.
The compound is not authorised for use in cosmetics manufacturers in Europe due to the risk of allergic reactions in sensitised individuals.
The recall affects the perfumes with TJK style numbers of 898378,898370 and 898365.
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The Byblos Blu eua de toillete perfume was sold in TK Maxx stores between January and March 2025.
A spokesman for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said: “The product presents a risk to consumers health due to the fact it contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC.
“This is not authorised for use in cosmetics manufactured in Europe due to the risk of allergic reaction in sensitised individuals.
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“The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx.
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“If you have purchased this product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx store.”
A TK Maxx spokesman added: “If you have purchased this product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx store.
“You can get a full refund or replacement.”
Lidl recall
Lidl has issued an urgent recall as a popular air fryer sold at the supermarket could be a potential “fire hazard”.
The supermarket is recalling the Tower eight litre dual basket air fryer which is sold in its stores.
The affected air fryers have a product code of T17129L.
No other Tower products sold at Lidl stores are impacted by the recall.
Tower is recalling the products “due to risk of overheating”, the retailer said.
It added that this could ultimately “present a fire hazard” to shoppers who bought the item.
“If you own one of the affected models, please stop using it immediately,” Lidl said in the recall notice.
Customers who bought affected air fryers have been urged to contact the supplier directly through www.tower-safety.co.uk.
They will then be able to see if their particular product has been affected and can access instructions for returning it.
The retailer added: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”
