Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble because of undeclared oats (gluten)
This official UK FSA notice, published 3 September 2026, concerns Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble. 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 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).
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Where sold or distributed
United Kingdom
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- Use by: 19 August 2026
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Notice at a glance
Official record details
- Issuing agency
- UK FSA
- Published by the source
- 3 September 2026
- Brand or business
- Waitrose & Partners
- Affected area
- United Kingdom
- Notice status
- Published
- Classification
- Allergy Alert
- Official notice reference
- FSA-AA-41-2026
- RecallBite last source check
- 8 Nov 2026, 05:03 UTC
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Affected products and matching details
Product 1
Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble
Supplied details to compare
- Brand
- Waitrose & Partners
- Pack size
- 500g
- Use by
- 19 August 2026
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- Official product wording
- Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble | 500g | 19 August 2026
Official-source summary
What happened?
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.
Reason given
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 reported
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.
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Risk information
Hazards named in the notice
Allergen
Gluten
This product contains Gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten
Allergen
Oats
This product contains Oats making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to oats or gluten
Common questions
Recall FAQs
What product is affected by this notice?
Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble
Why was this product recalled or flagged?
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.
What should I do if my product matches?
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).
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.