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General · 8 July 2026

Primark recalls £8 pepper mills over lead risk

Primark recalls £8 pepper mills over lead risk

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Shoppers should stop using the affected kitchen items and return them for a full refund. Primark recalled three pepper mill models after the Office for Product Safety and Standards said they contained excess lead and presented a serious chemical risk. Brown and green versions are affected, and the recall was issued on 7 July by the safety watchdog.

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