Waitrose recalls Hot Cross Buns over undeclared barley allergen - 'serious risk'

Waitrose recalls Hot Cross Buns over undeclared barley allergen - 'serious risk'The supermarket has issued a recall of its Hot Cross Buns due to a barley allergen labelling mistake, affecting those with a barley allergy or Coeliac disease Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Neil Shaw, Assistant Editor, Peter Hennessy 02:14, Sat, Jun 6, 2026 Updated: 02:20, Sat, Jun 6, 2026 Waitrose & Partners have issued a recall (Image: undefined)Waitrose is recalling a dessert product containing undeclared ingredients that could pose a serious risk to certain shoppers. Waitrose and Partners is recalling packs of 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns after it emerged the product contains barley that is not listed on the packaging. 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 recall applies to any pack carrying a best-before date of June 6. Waitrose is retrieving the product from customers and has notified the relevant allergy support organisations, who will inform their members of the recall. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyIn-store notices will advise customers why the product is being recalled and outline the steps they should take if t...