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Fruit & Vegetables — UK FSA Recall & Allergen Risk
Gera Recall Watch Index (30.7/100) for Fruit & Vegetables, based on 10 real FSA Food Alerts in the past 24 months (as of June 2026).
What is the FSA recall and allergen risk for Fruit & Vegetables in the UK?
In the 24 months to June 2026, the FSA issued 10 food alerts for Fruit & Vegetables products in the UK, including 3 Allergy Alerts. The Gera Recall Watch Index for Fruit & Vegetables is 30.7/100 (Moderate risk), ranking it 11 of 13 food categories. 5 distinct allergens are implicated; the most frequent is Other/Unknown. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
Top allergens in Fruit & Vegetables alerts
| # | Allergen | Alert count | % of category alerts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other/Unknown | 7 | 70% |
| 2 | Gluten | 1 | 10% |
| 3 | Milk | 1 | 10% |
| 4 | Soya | 1 | 10% |
| 5 | Sesame | 1 | 10% |
Sample recent FSA alerts for Fruit & Vegetables
| Reference | Alert title | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSA-PRIN-20-2026 | Good4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens due to possible presence of Salmonella | 2026-04-22 | PRIN |
| FSA-AA-06-2026 | Swarna Spice Ltd recalls Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma because of undeclared nuts | 2026-01-19 | AA |
| FSA-AA-72-2025 | Tesco recalls Tesco Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad because of undeclared mustard | 2025-11-24 | AA |
Compare Fruit & Vegetables with other categories
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Fruit & Vegetables
10 FSA alerts in the past 24 months, of which 3 are Allergy Alerts (AA). 5 distinct allergens implicated; highest-frequency: Other/Unknown.
| Category | GRWI | Alerts | Risk band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy & Cheese | 100.0 | 82 | High |
| Other Food Products | 86.8 | 58 | High |
| Sauces & Condiments | 67.4 | 40 | Elevated |
| Meat & Poultry | 63.3 | 34 | Elevated |
| Drinks & Beverages | 50.8 | 6 | Elevated |
| Ready Meals | 50.3 | 27 | Elevated |
| Snacks & Confectionery | 48.9 | 25 | Moderate |
| Fish & Seafood | 46.3 | 26 | Moderate |
| Pasta & Grains | 42.5 | 4 | Moderate |
| Bakery & Bread | 39.9 | 6 | Moderate |
| Fruit & Vegetables | 30.7 | 10 | Moderate |
| Supplements & Health Foods | 3.9 | 1 | Lower |
| Sandwiches & Wraps | 0.0 | 1 | Lower |
GRWI 0–100: higher = higher FSA recall/allergen alert frequency. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0. Rolling 24-month window.
Fruit & Vegetables recall and allergen risk — frequently asked questions
How many FSA food alerts have been issued for Fruit & Vegetables products?
The FSA issued 10 food alerts for Fruit & Vegetables in the 24 months to June 2026: 3 Allergy Alerts (AA) and 7 Product Recalls (PRIN). This gives a GRWI of 30.7/100, ranked 11 of 13 food categories. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
Which allergens are most commonly implicated in Fruit & Vegetables recalls?
In Fruit & Vegetables FSA alerts over 24 months, the most frequently implicated allergens are: Other/Unknown (7 alerts), Gluten (1 alerts), Milk (1 alerts). 5 distinct named allergens appear across the 10 alerts. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
What does a high GRWI mean for consumers?
A high Gera Recall Watch Index indicates that a food category has seen relatively frequent FSA food alerts — especially Allergy Alerts (undeclared allergens) — over the past 24 months. It does not mean the category is inherently unsafe; it means consumers with food allergies should be especially vigilant when purchasing Fruit & Vegetables products and should check the FSA recalls page before buying.
Is Fruit & Vegetables GRWI 30.7 high or low compared to other categories?
Fruit & Vegetables's GRWI of 30.7/100 ranks 11 out of 13 categories — moderate risk. The highest-risk category is Dairy & Cheese (GRWI 100.0); the lowest is Sandwiches & Wraps (GRWI 0.0). Source: FSA Food Alerts API, rolling 24-month window to June 2026, OGL v3.0.
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- Dairy & CheeseGRWI 100.0
- Other Food ProductsGRWI 86.8
- Sauces & CondimentsGRWI 67.4
- Meat & PoultryGRWI 63.3
- Drinks & BeveragesGRWI 50.8
- Ready MealsGRWI 50.3
- Snacks & ConfectioneryGRWI 48.9
- Fish & SeafoodGRWI 46.3
- Pasta & GrainsGRWI 42.5
- Bakery & BreadGRWI 39.9
- Fruit & VegetablesGRWI 30.7
- Supplements & Health FoodsGRWI 3.9
- Sandwiches & WrapsGRWI 0.0
Methodology
GRWI = min–max normalised composite of FSA alert count × 0.5 + allergen-alert fraction × 20 + allergen diversity × 2 + trend factor × 3. Rolling 24-month window (320 total alerts). Data: FSA Food Alerts API (OGL v3.0). Full methodology →
Source: FSA Food Alerts open REST API (Food Standards Agency). Data as of June 2026; published 2026-06-20. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.