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Recent product recalls have affected a variety of food products, from jams and chocolates to potato crisps and potatoes. Food safety alerts issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have highlighted concerns including metal contamination and undeclared allergens, prompting the urgent removal of these items from sale.
Recalled products include jam that poses a risk to individuals with allergies and lager from Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brand. Consumers who have purchased these recalled items are urged to return them to the point of purchase without delay.
Aldi Baby Potatoes Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen
Aldi has issued a recall for its Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter due to the presence of undeclared milk. This poses a potential health risk to consumers with milk allergies or intolerances. The recall affects 385g packs with a ‘use-by’ date of April 12, 2025.
Consumers with milk allergies or intolerances are advised not to consume the product and to return it to Aldi for a full refund.
Recall of Jams, Chutneys, and Pesto: Undeclared Barley and Sulphites
A range of jams, chutneys, and pesto, produced by Anglesey Foods Ltd, are being recalled due to undeclared barley and sulphites. This poses a risk to individuals with allergies or intolerances to barley or gluten, including those with coeliac disease or sulphite sensitivity.
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Sulphite sensitivity can manifest in symptoms like wheezing and chest tightness, and in severe instances, anaphylaxis, especially in asthma sufferers.
Hawkstone Lager Recall: Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Two Hawkstone lager products are subject to a product recall due to the presence of undeclared wheat. This presents a potential health hazard for individuals with wheat or gluten allergies or coeliac disease. The affected products, manufactured by The Cotswold Brewing Company Ltd, are Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager.
Tony’s Chocolonely Easter Eggs Recalled: Potential Metal Contamination
Tony’s Chocolonely, a well-known chocolate brand, has initiated a recall of two Easter egg products due to concerns about potential metal fragments. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) alert indicated that the Easter eggs “may be unsafe to eat.” The recall involves the 242g Tony’s Chocolonely Hollow Milk Caramel Sea Salt Egg and Tony’s Chocolonely Hollow Milk Chocolate Egg, both with a ‘best before’ date of June 2025.
These eggs are sold at major retailers including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons.
Ham Flavoured Crisps Recall: Undeclared Milk and Soya Allergens
Ruffles Sabor a Jamón Crisps have been recalled due to the presence of allergens not declared in English on the packaging. An alert cautioned that the product could pose a health risk to individuals with milk or soya allergies or intolerances. Affected packets are 150g in size and have various ‘best before’ dates.
The recall was initiated by manufacturer 3D Trading, and customers are entitled to a full refund.
Sainsbury’s Chocolate Bars Recall: Potential Metal Contamination
Sainsbury’s has issued a recall for its Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel due to the potential presence of metal fragments. These chocolate bars are part of Sainsbury’s ‘Taste the Difference’ premium line.
Consumers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to return it to Sainsbury’s for a full refund.