Britons warned as food sold at supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants poses 'life-threatening' risk

Aldi

Britons have been issued an esssential health warning

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Anna Barry

By Anna Barry


Published: 19/09/2024

- 09:12

Affected products are sold at Aldi, Harvester, Domino's and more

Several products containing mustard powder have been recalled because they may contain peanuts.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) explained that these products are a "possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts".


The products, from FGS Ingredients Ltd, are sold under several different brand names at several different retail stores.

The FSA stated: "FGS Ingredients Ltd is recalling the above products and have been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.

"These products are sold under several different brand names at several different retail stores.

Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip

The recalled products pose a health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts

Aldi

"Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products."

For the notices, Britons can consult the Food Standards Agency's allergy alerts.

Consumers were warned: "If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them."

While food recalls aren't too common, they must be taken seriously when they do occur.

The FSA explained: "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 Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

"Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.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."

The products pose a risk to those with a peanut allergy. Allergy UK said: "Signs and symptoms usually occur within minutes of contact with peanuts, but can also occur up to one hour later. Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana-fil-laxis) is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life-threatening.

"Mild to moderate symptoms include an itchy mouth, tongue and throat, swelling of lips, around the eyes or face, red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria), vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, and a runny nose and sneezing."

"Any one or more of the following symptoms are a sign of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and should be treated as a medical emergency. If available, adrenaline should be given without delay and an ambulance called with the call operator informed that it is anaphylaxis.

"Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include swelling of the tongue and/or throat, difficulty in swallowing or speaking, change in voice (hoarse voice), wheeze (whistling noise) or persistent cough, difficult or noisy breathing, dizziness, collapse, loss of consciousness (due to a drop in blood pressure), pale, floppy, sudden sleepiness in babies."

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:

Garlic & Herb Dip (25g and 100g), Honey & Mustard Dip

'If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them'

Domino's

Full list of affected products

Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip (sold at Aldi)

Pack size: 100g

Best before: November 19, 2024, November 26, 2024 and December 2, 2024

Harvester BBQ Sauce

Pack size: 320ml

January 9, 2026, January 16, 2026, January 22, 2026 and February 16, 2026

SPAR Cheese and Onion Sandwich Filler

Pack size: 220g

September 26, 2024

SPAR Onion and Garlic Dip

Pack size: 170g

Best before: October 8, 2024

SPAR Sour Cream and Chive Dip

Pack size: 170g

Best before: October 8, 2024

SPAR Coleslaw

Pack size: 1kg

Best before: September 19, 2024

SPAR Tuna and Corn Pasta Salad

Pack size: 250g

Best before: September 24, 2024

SPAR Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad

Pack size: 250g

Best before: September 21, 2024

SPAR Chicken, Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad

Pack size: 250g

Best before: September 23, 2024

SPAR Chicken, Honey and Mustard Pasta Salad

Pack size: 250g

Best before: September 23, 2024

SPAR BLT Sandwich

Pack size: 250g

Best before: September 18

SPAR Cheese Savoury Sandwich

Pack size: 163g

Best before: September 19, 2024

Dominos The Big Dip – Garlic & Herb

Pack size: 100g

Best before: All products provided prior to September 15, 2024

SPAR Chicken Club Sandwich

Pack size: 273g

Best before: September 18, 2024

SPAR Chicken Caesar Wrap

Pack size: 236g

Best before: September 19, 2024

SPAR Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich

Pack size: 179g

Best before: September 19, 2024

SPAR Chicken Salad Sandwich

Pack size: 214g

Best before: September 18, 2024

SPAR Chicken and Bacon Sandwich

Pack size: 179g

Best before: September 19, 2024

SPAR Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwich

Pack size: 168g

Best before: September 18, 2024

SPAR Simply Tuna and Corn Sandwich

Pack size: 155g

Best before: September 18, 2024

SPAR Tuna Crunch Roll

Pack size: 194g

Best before: September 18, 2024

SPAR Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich

Pack size: 178g

Best before: September 19, 2024

SPAR Tuna Wrap

Pack size: 220g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Dominos Garlic & Herb Dip

Pack size: 25g

Best before: All products provided prior to September 15, 2024

SPAR Cajun Chicken Wrap

Pack size: 246g

Best before: September 18, 2024

SPAR Chicken Tikka Wrap

Pack size: 201g

Best before: September 18, 2024

SPAR Hot and Spicy Cheese Wrap

Pack size: 210g

Best before: September 18, 2024

SPAR Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap

Pack size: 216g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Fazilas Chicken Tender Wrap

Pack size: 256g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Fazilas Chilli Cheese Wrap

Pack size: 236g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Fazilas Tandoori Chicken Wrap

Pack size: 221g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Clayton Park BLT

Pack size: 205g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Clayton Park Cheese Savoury Sandwich

Pack size: 163g

Best before: September 19, 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Club Sandwich

Pack size: 273g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Dominos Honey & Mustard Dip

Pack size: 25g

Best before: All products provided prior to September 15, 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Caesar Wrap

Pack size: 236g

Best before: September 19, 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich

Pack size: 179g

Best before: September 19, 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Salad Sandwich

Pack size: 214g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Clayton Park Chicken and Bacon Sandwich

Pack size: 179g

Best before: September 19, 2024

Clayton Park Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwich

Pack size: 168g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Clayton Park Simply Tuna Sandwich

Pack size: 178g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Clayton Park Tuna Crunch Roll

Pack size: 194g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Clayton Park Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich

Pack size: 178g

Best before: September 19, 2024

Clayton Park Tuna Wrap

Pack size: 220g

Best before: September 18, 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Club Sandwich

Pack size: 273g

Best before: September 19, 2024

Jack’s Egg Mayonnaise Deli Filler

Pack size: 200g

Best before: All dates from September 13, 2024 until September 28, 2024

Jack’s Potato Salad (part of the Tesco family)

Pack size: 225g

Best before: All dates from September 13, 2024, until September 28, 2024

SPAR Coleslaw

Pack size: 250g

Best before: September 24, 2024

SPAR Chicken and Bacon Sandwich Filler

Pack size: 220g

Best before: September 22, 2024

SPAR Tuna and Sweetcorn Sandwich Filler

Pack size: 220g

Best before: September 26, 2024

This recall from FGS Ingredients Ltd comes as Britons are warned that supermarket chicken poses a health risk, and may cause vomiting and abdominal pain in some consumers.

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