Shoppers have been informed that the food shop, deli, restaurant, and bakery Ottolenghi has recalled its Vadouvan Pita Chips due to undeclared allergens. The recall is England-specific.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed that the product contains celery and mustard, which are not listed on the label. This poses a health risk for consumers with allergies to these ingredients.
Vadouvan Pita Chips
Pack size: 150g
Batch code: 290525, 300525
Best before: May 28, 2025; May 29, 2025; May 30, 2025
The product poses a health risk to those who have a celery or mustard allergy
Ottolenghi
Consumers who have purchased the product and have celery or mustard allergies have been told not to eat it.
Instead, they should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
Ottolenghi has contacted relevant allergy support organisations to inform their members about the recall.
The company has also issued point-of-sale notices explaining the situation to customers.
For more information, affected shoppers can contact Ottolenghi on 02074852060 or contact@ottolenghi.co.uk.
Celery/mustard allergy
Allergy UK provides plenty of information on celery and mustard allergies, including how common they are, signs and symptoms, and what to avoid.
Celery allergy
Pollen food syndrome
"Reactions to celery are usually associated with cross-reactions with pollen. This means if you have hayfever and developed mild symptoms over time, then this may be the most likely cause. Celery is closely linked to birch and mugwort and is often referred to as birch mugwort celery syndrome, where the immune system has mistaken the food for pollen. Symptoms are usually mild and can include itching or tingling in the mouth, lips or throat."
Primary celery allergy
"Primary celery allergy is not as common but may cause more severe reactions. Symptoms can range from mild reactions such as itching, swelling or hives to anaphylaxis (the more severe form of allergic reaction requiring the use of an adrenaline auto injector)."
Mustard allergy
"Mustard allergy can affect people of any age. As with any food allergy, the signs and symptoms can vary and will affect people differently.
"Allergy symptoms that have been reported in mustard allergy range from mild symptoms such as pollen food syndrome, hives and vomiting to the most severe form of an allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) requiring the use of adrenaline."
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Food Standards Agency
Allergy alerts
The FSA stated: "Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
"Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect, or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert."
Food and product recalls should always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
