Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns because of undeclared barley
This official UK FSA notice, published 4 June 2026, concerns Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns. If the product details below match your product, follow the official consumer advice and source link.
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If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to barley do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. No receipt required. For more information, please contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, option 4.
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United Kingdom
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- Best before: 06 June 2026
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Official record details
- Issuing agency
- UK FSA
- Published by the source
- 4 June 2026
- Brand or business
- Waitrose & Partners
- Affected area
- United Kingdom
- Notice status
- Published
- Classification
- Allergy Alert
- Official notice reference
- FSA-AA-29-2026
- RecallBite last source check
- 8 Nov 2026, 06:33 UTC
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Affected products and matching details
Product 1
Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns
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- Brand
- Waitrose & Partners
- Pack size
- 4 x Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns
- Best before
- 06 June 2026
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- Official product wording
- Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns | 4 x Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns | 06 June 2026
Official-source summary
What happened?
Waitrose & Partners are recalling Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns because the product contains barley which is not declared on the label.
Reason given
Barley This product contains barley making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to barley.
Action reported
Waitrose & Partners are recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. 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.
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Risk information
Hazards named in the notice
Allergen
Barley
This product contains Barley making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten
Allergen
Gluten
This product contains Gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten
Common questions
Recall FAQs
What product is affected by this notice?
Waitrose & Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns
Why was this product recalled or flagged?
Barley This product contains barley making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to barley.
What should I do if my product matches?
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to barley do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. No receipt required. For more information, please contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, option 4.
Where can I verify this information?
Use the linked UK FSA notice. The government source remains authoritative and may be updated after RecallBite's last check.