Waitrose recalls some chicken curry with pilau rice
Wednesday 7 January 2009
Waitrose has recalled some of its Low Saturated Fat Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice (400g), because some packs may contain Chicken Korma with Pilau Rice, which contains nuts (cashew nut purée) that is not mentioned on the label. The product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert advising anyone who is allergic to nuts not to eat this product.
Product details
The product being recalled is:
- Product: Waitrose Low Saturated Fat Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice, 400g
- 'Use by' dates: 14 January 2008 and 16 January 2008
Waitrose has recalled the affected packs from sale. In addition, the company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their members of the recall. Notices have been displayed in stores, explaining the reasons for the recall. Anyone who has bought the product can return it for a full refund.
No other Waitrose products are known to be affected.
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