UK Recalls: Penicillin in Milk, Fire Risk Armchair, Asbestos Toys

Several major UK retailers, including Asda, Morrisons, and Waitrose, have announced urgent product recalls affecting a wide range of items. These recalls, issued recently, cover milk, brioche rolls, chocolate sweets, children's toys, and furniture, all deemed unsafe for consumption or use.

Grahams Family Dairy is recalling its Semi-Skimmed Milk sold in one pint, one litre, and two litre bottles with a best before date of July 31, 2026. The recall stems from the discovery of veterinary medicines, including penicillin, in the milk, posing a risk to consumers with antibiotic allergies.

Waitrose has recalled its Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls (eight-roll pack, batch code B26177, best before July 26, 2026) due to the potential presence of hard plastic and metal pieces. Bon Bons Wholesale Ltd is recalling various chocolate products, including ladybirds, hearts, butterflies, and sports cars, because they contain undeclared milk and soya allergens.

Further recalls include a fire-risk Blair Tub Rust Velvet Armchair from Soho Home, a Vilac Farm Musical Blocks toy from Bebeco due to choking hazards from small detachable parts, and novelty gingerbread doorstops and Wizz Toys Dino Sand Stretchy Racers containing asbestos.

Consumers are strongly advised to stop using the affected products immediately and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund, often without requiring a receipt. For items containing asbestos, specific safe disposal guidance is recommended.