Waitrose has recalled two types of doughnuts because they contain soya not declared on the label.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned that the products could pose a health risk to anyone with an allergy to soya.
The alert applies to England, Scotland and Wales.
The affected products are Waitrose & Partners Sweet, Fluffy, Golden Ring Doughnuts 5's and Waitrose & Partners Jammy, Messy, Squidgy Doughnuts 5's.
Tuesday 10 November - Waitrose & Partners recalls various Waitrose & Partners Doughnuts 5’s because of undeclared soya #FoodAllergy https://t.co/daUpmhxwL3 https://t.co/eFbF2SVY8L
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) November 10, 2026
Both are sold in packs of five, with best-before dates of November 10 and November 11 included in the recall.
What should shoppers do?
The FSA advises anyone who has bought the affected doughnuts and has an allergy to soya not to eat them.
Instead, they should return the products to the store where they were bought for a full refund.
A receipt is not required.
For more information, shoppers can contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 and select option 4.
Waitrose has contacted allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall, according to the FSA.
An FSA spokesman said: "Waitrose & Partners are recalling the above products 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.
"If you have bought the above products and have an allergy to soya do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. No receipt required. For more information, please contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, option 4."
What is a product recall?
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued.
This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
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