Allergy alertFSA
Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble recalled over undeclared gluten
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble because the product contains oats (gluten) which are not declared on the label. The product has a use-by date of 19 August 2026 but has home freezing instructions to consume within 1 month of freezing.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble 500g
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 19 August 2026
What to do now
The label on Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble does not tell people about the gluten it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to gluten, it is not.
- Anyone who avoids gluten should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Take it back to Waitrose and ask for a refund.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, and often in oats unless they are labelled gluten-free. It matters for people with coeliac disease as well as those with a wheat allergy.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
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
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-41-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble because the product contains oats (gluten) which are not declared on the label. The product has a use-by date of 19 August 2026 but has home freezing instructions to consume within 1 month of freezing.
The risk
Oats (gluten)
This product contains gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to oats or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
Action taken
Waitrose & Partners is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The business has issued a point-of-sale 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 and have an allergy or intolerance to oats or gluten or have coeliac disease, 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 on 0800 188 884 (option 4).
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble been recalled?
The label on Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble does not tell people about the gluten it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to gluten, it is not. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, and often in oats unless they are labelled gluten-free. It matters for people with coeliac disease as well as those with a wheat allergy.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the use by 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?
Anyone who avoids gluten should not eat this product. Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
Can I get a refund?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid gluten. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of gluten, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
