Waitrose recalls Waitrose Tuna Pate because of an incorrect use by date

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Tuna Pate because of a labelling error, the use by date is incorrect. 

Product details:

Product name	Pack size	Best before – “Use By” date
Waitrose Tuna Pate	115g	17 December 2026

Risk:

The product is labelled with an incorrect use by date of 17 December 2026 which makes it unsafe to eat after the correct use by date of 17 October 2026. 

Our advice to consumers:

If you have bought the above product, please do not consume it. Instead, return it to your local Waitrose store for a full refund. For further information, please contact Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884.

Action taken by the company:  

Waitrose is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
 

Point of sale notice – FSS-PRIN-037-2026 – Waitrose Pate

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This alert was issued by Food Standards Scotland and applies to products sold in Scotland.

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 22 October 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.