Product recallFSA
Waitrose Tuna Pate recalled over a labelling error
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Tuna Pate because of a labelling error, the use-by date is incorrect.
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 Tuna Pate 115g
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 17 December 2026
What to do now
Waitrose Tuna Pate has been recalled because of a labelling error that could lead people to store, cook or eat it unsafely.
- Check the details on your pack against the notice below.
- If it matches, treat it as unsafe to eat and return it.
- 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. Dates, storage and cooking instructions are safety information. A wrong use-by date can mean food is eaten after it has become unsafe, and missing instructions can lead to undercooking.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
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-49-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Tuna Pate because of a labelling error, the use-by date is incorrect.
The risk
The product is labelled with an incorrect use-by date of 17 December 2026, which makes it unsafe to eat after the correct use-by date of 17 October 2026.
Action taken
Waitrose is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. 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, please do not consume it. Instead, return it to your local Waitrose store for a full refund. For further information, please contact Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884.
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Questions
Why has Waitrose Tuna Pate been recalled?
Waitrose Tuna Pate has been recalled because of a labelling error that could lead people to store, cook or eat it unsafely. Dates, storage and cooking instructions are safety information. A wrong use-by date can mean food is eaten after it has become unsafe, and missing instructions can lead to undercooking.
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?
Check the details on your pack against the notice below. If it matches, treat it as unsafe to eat and return it.
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 Tuna Pate sold?
The notice names Waitrose. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
