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Meat & Poultry — UK FSA Recall & Allergen Risk
Gera Recall Watch Index (63.3/100) for Meat & Poultry, based on 34 real FSA Food Alerts in the past 24 months (as of June 2026).
What is the FSA recall and allergen risk for Meat & Poultry in the UK?
In the 24 months to June 2026, the FSA issued 34 food alerts for Meat & Poultry products in the UK, including 14 Allergy Alerts. The Gera Recall Watch Index for Meat & Poultry is 63.3/100 (Elevated risk), ranking it 4 of 13 food categories. 11 distinct allergens are implicated; the most frequent is Other/Unknown. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
Top allergens in Meat & Poultry alerts
| # | Allergen | Alert count | % of category alerts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other/Unknown | 17 | 50% |
| 2 | Gluten | 6 | 18% |
| 3 | Fish | 4 | 12% |
| 4 | Shellfish | 3 | 9% |
| 5 | Egg | 2 | 6% |
Sample recent FSA alerts for Meat & Poultry
| Reference | Alert title | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSA-AA-26-2026 | Divilly’s recalls Divilly Brothers No Added Nitrite Crumbed Ham because of undeclared wheat (gluten) | 2026-05-21 | AA |
| FSA-PRIN-14-2026 | Gilbert’s recalls Turkey Breast Pastrami because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes | 2026-03-29 | PRIN |
| FSA-AA-19-2026 | HECK recalls Minted Lamb Burgers because of undeclared milk | 2026-03-27 | AA |
Compare Meat & Poultry with other categories
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Meat & Poultry
34 FSA alerts in the past 24 months, of which 14 are Allergy Alerts (AA). 11 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.
Meat & Poultry recall and allergen risk — frequently asked questions
How many FSA food alerts have been issued for Meat & Poultry products?
The FSA issued 34 food alerts for Meat & Poultry in the 24 months to June 2026: 14 Allergy Alerts (AA) and 20 Product Recalls (PRIN). This gives a GRWI of 63.3/100, ranked 4 of 13 food categories. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
Which allergens are most commonly implicated in Meat & Poultry recalls?
In Meat & Poultry FSA alerts over 24 months, the most frequently implicated allergens are: Other/Unknown (17 alerts), Gluten (6 alerts), Fish (4 alerts). 11 distinct named allergens appear across the 34 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 Meat & Poultry products and should check the FSA recalls page before buying.
Is Meat & Poultry GRWI 63.3 high or low compared to other categories?
Meat & Poultry's GRWI of 63.3/100 ranks 4 out of 13 categories — elevated 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.