Product recallFSA
Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives recalled over possible glass pieces
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.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives 113g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- December 2025
What to do now
Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives has been recalled because of possible glass fragments. Do not try to sieve or check the product yourself.
- Do not eat it and do not try to pick out or strain any fragments.
- Wrap it so that nobody can cut themselves on it in the bin.
- Take it back to Waitrose for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. A foreign body such as glass can cut the mouth, throat or gut. Because fragments are often small and clear, inspecting the food is not a reliable test.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth, throat or chest
- difficulty swallowing
Get help urgently
- bleeding from the mouth, vomiting blood, or dark, tar-like poo — go to A&E or call 999
- severe stomach pain after eating the product
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-15-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
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 risk
This product may contain pieces of glass which makes it unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Waitrose & Partners are recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Waitrose customer care team on 0800 188 884, Option 4.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives been recalled?
Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives has been recalled because of possible glass fragments. Do not try to sieve or check the product yourself. A foreign body such as glass can cut the mouth, throat or gut. Because fragments are often small and clear, inspecting the food is not a reliable test.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it and do not try to pick out or strain any fragments. Wrap it so that nobody can cut themselves on it in the bin.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Where was Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives sold?
The notice names Waitrose. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
