Several supermarkets have issued allergen warnings over products being stocked on their shelves without having the right allergy warning labels.
Supermarket giant, Tesco, has issued an urgent recall of its Itsu Veg Gyoza instant noodles because it has been discovered that the product may contain prawn gyoza, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans, the Food Standard Agency (FSA) warned.
In a statement released by the FSA, it warns that: “itsu [grocery] is recalling its veg gyoza because the product may contain prawns which are not mentioned on the label.
“This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans. The recalled batches are only sold in Tesco Stores.”
This product may contain prawns making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
The products impacted are batch code LH283, LH293 and LH302 with best before dates of 11 December 2019,12 December 2019, 14 December 2019, 29 January 2020 and 27 February 2020.
itsu (grocery) released the following statement: “Please do not consume this product with these best before dates and lot codes if you have an allergy or intolerance to crustaceans or are a vegetarian/vegan.”
Due to the presence of undeclared prawn ingredients in these pots, itsu [grocery] is taking action by recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
The company has also issued a “point-of-sale notice” to its customers, the FSA said.
The purpose of the notice is to explain to customers why the product is being recalled and to tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
The advice provided by the FSA is: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat it.
“For a full refund please send a picture of the batch code on the packaging to: [email protected] or write to itsu [grocery], 52-54 High Holborn, London WC1V 6RL.”
No other itsu (grocery) products are known to be affected.
LIDL – Baresa Green Pesto Alla Genovese
Lidl GB is recalling Baresa Green Pesto Alla Genovese 190g because it contains peanut which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
If you have bought the Baresa Green Pesto All Genovese with batch code IIF103, IIF183, and IIF186 with a best before the date of June 2022, and have an allergy or intolerance to peanuts, the advice provided by the FSA is that you shouldn’t eat it.
“Instead, return it to a Lidl GB store for a full refund, with or without a receipt,” the notice stated.
Lidl has taken action by recalling the product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
No other Lidl GB products are known to be affected.
Co-op – Bakery Sort Crust Mince Pie (4 pack)
Co-op is recalling Bakery Short Crust Mince Pie 4s because some of the products may not have the correct allergen labelling information. Some of the labels may not mention barley. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
Co-op has taken action by recalling products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
The notice reads: “Some product labels may be missing the indication of containing Barley, where did this indication is not present on the label, the product may present a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to Barley.
“Therefore if affected please return the product to nearest Co-op store for a refun or contact: 08000 0686 727 [email protected]”
All products dating up to 6 November 2019 should be affected by the mislabeling. Check your product before consuming.
No other Co-op products are known to be affected.
TJX Europe (TK MAXX and Homesense) are recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.
This notice explains to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.