Waitrose issues urgent 'do not eat' warning for popular bakery item

Waitrose issues urgent 'do not eat' warning for popular bakery itemThe supermarket has revealed what shoppers should do now. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Alycia McNamara, News Reporter 10:31, Sat, Jun 6, 2026 Updated: 10:39, Sat, Jun 6, 2026 Waitrose is a popular choice of supermarket for shoppers (Image: Getty)Waitrose has issued a nationwide recall for one of its sweet treats. It has issued a warning about its hot cross buns after undeclared barley sparked a serious allergy warning. On June 4, the Food Standards Agency issued an alert which warns people that some packs may contain barley. The item can trigger dangerous reactions in people who are allergic. The recall covers Waitrose and Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns with a best before date of June 6 2026. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The hot cross buns were sold in stores and online across England, Scotland and Wales. For anyone wondering how to spot a pack which might have the ingredient in, specific details have been shared. The Waitrose hot cross buns recall applies only to Waitrose and Partners 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns, which are sold in packs of four. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding....