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Most recent allergy alerts

• Tesco recalls Simply Ginger Beer

  Friday 10 May 2013

  Tesco is recalling a batch code of its own-brand Simply Ginger Beer because the product contains barley (gluten), which is not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk to those who are allergic or have an intolerance to barley or gluten. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Botham’s of Whitby withdraws its Finest Quality Plum Bread

  Wednesday 8 May 2013

  Botham’s of Whitby is withdrawing packs of its Finest Quality Plum Bread because the product contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for those who are allergic or have an intolerance to milk or its constituents.

• Iceland recalls its 4 Chinese Pork Quarter Pounders

  Tuesday 7 May 2013

  Iceland is recalling packs of its 4 Chinese Pork Quarter Pounders because the product contains soya, which is not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for those with an allergy to soya. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Crunch Craving Chocolate Coated Raisins recalled

  Thursday 2 May 2013

  Clandeboye Agencies is recalling a batch of Crunch Craving Chocolate Coated Raisins because they contain peanuts that are not mentioned on the label. This makes the products a possible health risk to those who are allergic to peanuts. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Blue Dragon Wasabi Plum Shot withdrawn

  Thursday 2 May 2013

  AB World Foods Ltd is withdrawing all date and batch codes of Blue Dragon Wasabi Plum Shot because the product contains milk that is not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for people who are allergic or intolerant to milk or milk constituents. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Asda withdraws Little Eat Beef, Cheese & Tomato Burgers

  Monday 29 April 2013

  Asda has withdrawn some packs of its own-brand 6 Little Eat Beef, Cheese & Tomato Burgers because the product contains sulphites, which are not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphites. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• EH Booths withdraws roasted monkey nuts

  Tuesday 23 April 2013

  EH Booths is withdrawing some batches of its Whole Hearted Roasted Monkey Nuts, because the presence of peanuts is not declared on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk to those who are allergic to peanuts. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Asda withdraws own-brand noodle pouch

  Friday 19 April 2013

  Asda is withdrawing its Chosen by You Chicken & Mushroom Noodle Pouch with 'use by' dates of 22 and 23 April 2013, because the product contains shellfish powder with prawns, which is not declared on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for people with an allergy to prawns (crustaceans). The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Asda withdraws own-brand Tomato and Onion Dip

  Monday 8 April 2013

  Asda is withdrawing its Tomato and Onion Dip with a 'use by' date of 22 April 2013, because a packaging error means some packs may contain a Raita product that contains milk and egg, which are not declared on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for people who are allergic to egg or milk, or intolerant of milk or milk constituents. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Bodrum dried fruit products withdrawn

  Monday 25 March 2013

  Gima UK Ltd has withdrawn various Bodrum branded dried fruit products because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Booths withdraws Edamame Bean Stir Fry

  Friday 22 March 2013

  EH Booths and Co Limited is withdrawing some of its Edamame Bean Stir Fry because it contains soya, which is not listed on the label.This means the product should not be eaten by anyone who is allergic or sensitive to soya. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Wholebake Limited recalls 9 Bar brand original mixed seed bar

  Friday 15 March 2013

  Wholebake Limited is recalling one batch code of its 9 Bar brand original mixed seed bar (4 x 40g), labelled as 'free from' dairy, because the product contains milk protein. This means the product should not be eaten by anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Undeclared sulphites in Montezuma’s Chocolates products

  Tuesday 12 March 2013

  Montezuma’s Chocolates recalls various products, with 'best before' dates from 1 May to 1 November 2013, because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Asda withdraws potato salad

  Monday 11 March 2013

  Asda has withdrawn its Smart Price Potato Salad (250g) with a 'use by' date of 26 March 2013, because it might contain peanuts. This means this product is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy to peanuts. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• SuperValu tuna and sweetcorn sandwiches recalled

  Wednesday 6 March 2013

  Musgrave Retail Partners GB is recalling SuperValu Tuna and Sweetcorn Sandwiches with a use by date of 8 March 2013 because they contain prawns that aren't mentioned as an ingredient. This could make the product a health risk for people who are allergic to prawns and other crustaceans. The Food Standards Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Raw Ecstasy Wasabi Miso flavoured Activated Walnuts and Activated Almonds recalled

  Friday 15 February 2013

  Raw Ecstasy is recalling all batch codes of its own-brand Wasabi Miso flavoured Activated Walnuts and Activated Almonds, because the products contain mustard seeds, which have not been mentioned on the label. This is a potential health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to mustard. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Greencity Wholefoods withdraws yogurt-coated products

  Wednesday 6 February 2013

  Greencity Wholefoods is withdrawing two of its yogurt-coated products, because of incorrect allergen labelling. The products contain milk and sulphites which are not listed on the label. This is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk, or with a sensitivity to sulphites. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Asda withdraws own-brand almonds

  Friday 1 February 2013

  Asda is withdrawing its own-brand Chosen By You Home Baking Whole Blanched Almonds, with a 'best before' date of 5 June 2013, because the product contains peanuts and walnuts which are not declared on the label. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Tesco Mini Chocolate Crispies withdrawn

  Thursday 31 January 2013

  Some batches of Tesco Mini Chocolate Crispies have been withdrawn because the product contains soya, which is not mentioned on the label. This is a potential health risk for anyone who is allergic to soya. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Waitrose Channel Island Hazelnut Yogurt recalled

  Thursday 24 January 2013

  Waitrose is recalling its Channel Island Hazelnut Yogurt with a 'use by' date of 28 January 2013, because it contains almonds and walnuts, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone who is allergic or sensitive to almonds or walnuts. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Incorrect allergen labelling on some The Health Store products

  Wednesday 23 January 2013

  The Health Store is withdrawing some of its products, because an error has led to inconsistent information between the ingredients list and allergy advice on the label. This is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy to or intolerance of milk, or with a sensitivity to sulphites. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Sainsbury's recalls Honey Roasted Jumbo Cashews due to undeclared peanuts

  Wednesday 16 January 2013

  Sainsbury's is recalling its own-brand Honey Roasted Jumbo Cashews with a 'best before' date of 18 May 2013, because the product contains peanuts which is not mentioned on the packaging. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

• Asda withdraws beef hotpot

  Wednesday 9 January 2013

  Asda is withdrawing its own-brand Great Stuff Minced Beef Hotpot because the product contains wheat/gluten, which is mentioned on the label but not in the allergen advice box. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.