Tesco recalls F&F Glass Latte Mug over risk of shattering and injury
Tesco has recalled all batches of its F&F Home Glass Latte Mug sold between September 2025 and August 2026, saying a manufacturing issue may make it break in normal use. Customers are told to stop using it and can get a full refund without a receipt.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Tesco has recalled its F&F Glass Latte Mug and told customers to stop using it, after a recall notice was issued. Daily MirrorL “Tesco has urged its customers to stop using one of its products after a recall notice was issued.” Read at Daily Mirror ↗ Daily ExpressR “Tesco has urged its customers to immediately stop using one of its products following the issue of a recall notice.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Mixed · 2The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said the mug presents a risk of burns and injuries because it may shatter during use: if it breaks while holding a hot drink, consumers could be burned by the liquid or cut by sharp glass fragments. Daily MirrorL “If the glass mug breaks while containing a hot beverage, consumers could be burned by the hot liquid or injured by sharp glass fragments.” Read at Daily Mirror ↗ Daily ExpressR “The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) confirmed that Tesco has recalled the product due to the risk it poses.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Mixed · 2The OPSS also said the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Daily MirrorL “The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.” Read at Daily Mirror ↗ Daily ExpressR “The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.” Read at Daily Express ↗
Mixed · 2Tesco said it is recalling all batches of the F&F Home Glass Latte Mug bought between September 2025 and August 2026 inclusive, as a precaution, because of a manufacturing issue that may cause the glass to break during normal use. Daily MirrorL “As a precautionary measure, Tesco is recalling all batches of its F&F Home Glass Latte Mug purchased between September 2025 to August 2026 inclusive.” Read at Daily Mirror ↗ Daily ExpressR “This is due to a manufacturing issue that may cause the glass mug to break during normal use, posing a risk of injury.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Left · 1The mug is described as a tall glass latte mug with a curved handle, and its barcode is 05057967613311. Daily MirrorL “It is described as a tall glass latte mug with a curved handle. Tesco F&F Glass Latte Mug Barcode: 05057967613311” Read at Daily Mirror ↗ Mixed · 2Customers who bought it should return it to any Tesco store for a full refund; no receipt is required. They can also check the Tesco website or call Tesco Customer Services on 0800 248 123. Daily MirrorL “return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.” Read at Daily Mirror ↗ Daily ExpressR “contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 248 123.” Read at Daily Express ↗
Mixed · 2Tesco said no other Tesco products are affected and apologised for any inconvenience. Daily MirrorL “No other Tesco products are affected by this recall. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.” Read at Daily Mirror ↗ Daily ExpressR “No other Tesco products are affected by this recall. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Mixed · 2Both outlets note the recall came days after Sainsbury's recalled three Tu tote shopper handbag styles for excessive concentrations of phthalates, which the OPSS said may harm children's health and breach the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008. Daily MirrorL “The supermarket has recalled three handbag styles after a serious chemical risk was identified.” Read at Daily Mirror ↗ Daily ExpressR “The OPSS said: "Phthalates may harm the health of children, potentially causing damage to the reproductive system.” Read at Daily Express ↗
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Left1 outlet
- Framing
- The Daily Mirror presents a consumer-alert story: an 'urgent recall alert' and customers told 'stop using it', followed by the product details and the Sainsbury's recall.
- Emphasis
- Risk of injury, the refund offer, and the product barcode and sales period.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Reports no reaction beyond Tesco and the OPSS and no incidents of injury.
- Charged language
- “urgent recall alert”
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“Tesco issues urgent recall alert as customers told 'stop using it'” — Daily Mirror
Centre0 outlets
No centre outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- The Daily Express runs near-identical consumer-warning copy under the same byline, with 'urgent recall' and a 'stop using' alert.
- Emphasis
- Leads on the refund for affected customers and the OPSS safety wording.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not report any injuries, how many mugs were sold, or the barcode.
- Charged language
- “urgent recall”
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“Tesco customers warned of urgent recall as 'stop using' alert issued” — Daily Express
What every side reports
- Tesco recalled all batches of its F&F Home Glass Latte Mug sold September 2025 to August 2026.
- The risk is shattering during use, causing burns or cuts.
- Customers can return it to any Tesco store for a full refund without a receipt.
- The recall followed a Sainsbury's recall of Tu tote bags over phthalates.
Tesco organisation
Tesco says the recall is a precaution because of a manufacturing issue, offers refunds without a receipt, says no other products are affected, and apologises.
“As a precautionary measure, Tesco is recalling all batches of its F&F Home Glass Latte Mug” — Daily Mirror
“We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.” — Daily Express
Left1 article
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Tesco issues urgent recall alert as customers told 'stop using it'
Neutral Consumer-safety alert relaying OPSS and Tesco statements, with the Sainsbury's recall as context.

Centre0 articles
No coverage yet.
Right1 article
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Tesco customers warned of urgent recall as 'stop using' alert issued
Neutral Near-identical consumer-warning report, led by the refund offer and OPSS safety wording.

- 6 Oct 08:53 First Daily MirrorL Tesco issues urgent recall alert as customers told 'stop using it'
- 6 Oct 09:28 +34m Daily ExpressR Tesco customers warned of urgent recall as 'stop using' alert issued
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