Public Protection Partnership

13/10/2026

⚠️ Product recall for SHEIN Children’s Wooden Acrylic Rainbow Sensory Blocks

The product poses a health risk due to potential asbestos contamination ⚠️

If you have this product, stop using it immediately and keep out of reach of children. Affected customers have been contacted directly by SHEIN. Please follow the recall instructions for details on disposal and/or return of the product.

Share this recall with anyone who may have bought or used the product.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-shein-childrens-wooden-acrylic-rainbow-sensory-blocks-2609-0191

For more information, please visit: https://www.shein.co.uk/risk/challenge?captcha_type=903&redirection=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shein.co.uk%2Fark%2F5343%3Fscene_type%3Drecall%26banner_delivery_id%3D7052385&risk-id=E4920988807269532929

Further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

⚠️ Product recall for Mattressman Comforcel Elite and Supreme Mattresses

The product poses a fire risk ⚠️

Affected customers have been contacted directly by the retailer.

If you have this product and have not been contacted, stop using it immediately and contact Mattressman for a refund or replacement.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-mattressman-comforcel-elite-and-supreme-mattresses-2609-0226

Share this recall with anyone who may have bought or used the product.

For more information, please see: https://help.mattressman.co.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new

12/10/2026

⚠️ PRODUCT RECALL ⚠️

Shell eggs originating from Yasensvit Ltd, Ukraine, stamped with the code 3UA1012066 should be removed from sale and not consumed because Salmonella was found in the product

It is possible other eggs from this establishment with egg stamp code 3UA1012066 may also be affected. All eggs with the code 3UA1012066 should be withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. These eggs should not be consumed.

Product Details

The establishment: Yasensvit Ltd, Kyiv, Ukraine
Raw shell-on eggs - Product Code 3UA1012066
Product code
3UA1012066
Pack size
All sizes
Best before
All dates
Risk statement

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.

Food businesses should check their egg supply chain and the codes stamped on eggs within their control. It is possible eggs with this code originating from Yasensvit Ltd, Kyiv, Ukraine, may have been repacked by other businesses in the UK and have different business details and packing centre codes detailed on the outer packaging.

Businesses are advised to immediately stop using or selling eggs with the stamp 3UA1012066, undertake product withdrawals, and where there have been retail sales, to undertake product recalls. If you have been supplied with these eggs, dispose of them safely. These eggs should not be diverted to further processing.

Consumers should check the code stamped on the egg; do not eat eggs stamped with 3UA1012066. Instead, dispose of them at home. These eggs are not sold in large retailers, like supermarkets. Most are used within the catering supply chain; however, some eggs may also be sold at small shops such as corner shops.

12/10/2026

If you need to have work done to your home, having someone you can trust is essential.

Scammers often pose as tradespeople, adding pressure with the aim of making you agree to their price quickly and without doing your research.

Learn how to protect yourself from rogue traders so you can choose the right person for you with confidence - and save yourself from potential future problems or expenses! ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4yjvQLy

09/10/2026

⚠️ PRODUCT RECALL ⚠️

Greencore is recalling five products because Salmonella has been found in pistachio nuts, used as an ingredient in the products.

Product Details

Pinch Pan Poppin' Chicken Pasanda & Nutty Pilau Rice
Product code
5051873005819
Pack size
400g
Use by
All dates up to 10th October

Pinch Bangin' Butter Chicken & Nutty Pilau Rice
Product code
5051873005796
Pack size
400g
Use by
All dates up to 10th October

M&S Super Nutty Wholefood with a Soy & Ginger Dressing
Product code
00797016
Pack size
200g
Use by
All dates up to 10th October

M&S Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood
Product code
00961035
Pack size
285g
Use by
All dates up to 11th October

M&S Fresh Collection Pistachio Pesto
Product code
29526743
Pack size
115g
Use by
All dates up to 13th October

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.

Greencore is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that sell these products.

These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.. No other M&S products are affected.

If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store where you purchased it where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. Pinch products are sold exclusively through Tesco.

09/10/2026

⚠️ Product recall for ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes.

The products pose a serious chemical risk. ⚠️

If you have this product, stop using it immediately and contact your local ASDA store for a refund.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-asda-mens-hiker-boots-and-shoes-2610-0025

Share this recall with anyone who may have bought or used the product.

For more information, please see: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-mens-hiker-boots-and-shoes or contact ASDA on 0330 053 0111.

09/10/2026

Could you spot a deepfake? 📞🤖
From cloned voices pretending to be loved ones to fake emergencies demanding money, scams created by artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly convincing.

Protect yourself by:
✅ Agreeing a family code word only your loved ones know.
✅ Save the real numbers of your bank and close family, and remember 159: the safe way to reach your bank’s fraud team from any phone.
✅ Make a rule: no urgent money request gets an answer within the hour. Real emergencies survive a pause. Scams don't.
✅ Check things some other way, using a number or website you already know is real.
✅ Tell the people around you about these scams. Someone who has heard of voice cloning is very hard to scam with it.

06/10/2026

🎃 Be Careful What You Wear When You”re Out to Scare! 🎃

Halloween is a fun time for dressing up and trick-or-treating, but safety should always come first—especially for children. Some costumes can ignite quickly and burn faster than everyday clothing, so keep these tips in mind:
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✅ Choose flame-resistant materials – Look for UKCA or CE marks.
✅ Buy from reputable sellers – Cheap costumes may not meet safety standards.
✅ Ensure visibility – Use bright colours, reflective tape, and carry torches or glow sticks.
✅ Keep candles away from costumes – Consider LED candles for a safer spooky vibe.
✅ Test face paints and makeup – Use hypoallergenic products and patch test first.
✅ Check cords and drawstrings – Avoid strangulation hazards.

If a costume catches fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL – cover your face and roll until the flames are out.

Read the full article here: https://publicprotectionpartnership.org.uk/article/45109/14-October-2025-Article-Stay-Safe-This-Halloween

06/10/2026

UNDERAGE SALES OPERATION IN WEST BERKSHIRE

This week Trading Standards Officers and some of our underage volunteers (aged 15-17) were out and about in West Berkshire undertaking some test purchasing of age restricted products.

Five premises were visited and officers were disappointed to report that one of the attempted purchases of alcohol were successful. The cases will now be investigated and appropriate action will be taken.

If you have any suspicions or information relating to premises you think may be selling age-restricted products to underage residents please can we ask you to notify us in confidence at [email protected]