Arla Protein puddings recalled over fears they may contain glass

Food Standards Agency urges customers not to eat affected batches and to return for refund

By LineZotpaper AI staff

Published24 October 2026

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Arla Foods Ltd has pulled three flavours of its Arla Protein Pudding from UK supermarket shelves after the Food Standards Agency warned the products may contain glass, making them unsafe to eat. Customers are advised to check their purchases and return affected items for a full refund.

The recall covers Arla Protein Pudding in chocolate, salted caramel and vanilla cookie varieties, all in 200g pots. Chocolate puddings with best before dates of 11 January 2027, 18 January 2027, 20 January 2027 and 6 February 2027 are affected. The salted caramel recall includes batches with best before dates of 21 January 2027, 23 January 2027, 31 January 2027 and 2 February 2027. A single vanilla cookie pudding batch with the best before date of 25 January 2027 is also being withdrawn.

According to the product recall notice, the items are being withdrawn as a “precautionary measure” due to the “possible presence of glass”. The notice adds: “Arla apologises to consumers affected and understands the concern this may have caused.”

The Food Standards Agency said anyone who has bought one of the puddings can take it back to the shop where it was purchased for a full refund, without needing a receipt.

Analysis

Why This Matters

Consumers who have purchased these puddings risk injury from glass fragments and should check their best before dates immediately.
The recall affects popular supermarket protein products, potentially disrupting supply and eroding consumer trust in the brand.
Affected customers can obtain a full refund by returning the product to the point of purchase.

Background

Arla Foods is a major dairy cooperative with a significant presence in the UK dairy and protein market. Product recalls for potential foreign object contamination are relatively rare but taken seriously by the Food Standards Agency, which coordinates such safety notices.

What to Watch

Further updates from the Food Standards Agency or Arla on the investigation into how glass may have entered the product.
Any expansion of the recall to additional batches or product lines if the contamination source is wider than currently identified.

Sources

Arla Protein puddings pulled from UK supermarket over fear they ‘may contain glass’ · The Independent UK

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SupportedArla Protein puddings were recalled over fears they may contain glass.The Independent UK: “Customers are being urged not to eat a protein pudding and to return it for a full refund, in a recall prompted by fears the product may contain glass.”
SupportedThe Food Standards Agency urges customers not to eat affected puddings and to return them for a refund.The Independent UK: “The Food Standards Agency issued the advice as Arla Foods Ltd pulled three 200g flavours of its Arla Protein Pudding from shelves”
Partly supportedArla pulled the puddings after the Food Standards Agency warned they may contain glass and be unsafe to eat.The Independent UK: “The Food Standards Agency issued the advice as Arla Foods Ltd pulled three 200g flavours of its Arla Protein Pudding from shelves, saying “these products may contain glass which makes them unsafe to eat”.”
Not in the sourcesCustomers are advised to check their purchases for the affected puddings.The Independent UK
SupportedCustomers can return affected puddings to the shop where they bought them for a full refund.The Independent UK: “Anyone who has bought one of the puddings can take it back to the shop where it was purchased for a full refund, the Food Standards Agency said.”
Not in the sourcesCustomers do not need a receipt to get a refund.The Independent UK
Partly supportedThe recall covers chocolate, salted caramel and vanilla cookie varieties, all in 200g pots.The Independent UK: “The affected varieties are chocolate, salted caramel and vanilla cookie.”
SupportedAffected chocolate puddings have best-before dates of 11 January, 18 January, 20 January and 6 February 2027.The Independent UK: “Chocolate puddings carrying best before dates of 11 January 2027, 18 January 2027, 20 January 2027 and 6 February 2027 are covered by the recall.”
SupportedAffected salted caramel puddings have best-before dates of 21 January, 23 January, 31 January and 2 February 2027.The Independent UK: “Four salted caramel batches are also affected, with best before dates of 21 January 2027, 23 January 2027, 31 January 2027 and 2 February 2027.”
SupportedA single vanilla cookie batch with a best-before date of 25 January 2027 is being withdrawn.The Independent UK: “A single vanilla cookie pudding batch with the best before date of 25 January 2027 has also been recalled.”
SupportedThe notice says the products are being withdrawn as a “precautionary measure” due to the “possible presence of glass”.The Independent UK: “The items are being withdrawn as a “precautionary measure” due to the “possible presence of glass”, the product recall notice says.”
SupportedThe notice says: “Arla apologises to consumers affected and understands the concern this may have caused.”The Independent UK: “It adds: “Arla apologises to consumers affected and understands the concern this may have caused.””