Zizzi is recalling its Vegan Jackfruit Pepperoni Rustica Pizza as it may contain undeclared milk content that poses health risks to people with milk allergies or intolerances.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an alert warning customers of the potential danger.
Zizzi stockists include Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose stores nationwide, although Tesco is the only supermarket that has issued a specific recall notice for the affected product at the time of writing.
Zizzi Vegan Jackfruit Pepperoni Rustica Pizza
Pack size: 400g pizza + 8ml chilli oil
Batch code: 5105
Best before: July 15, 2026
Zizzi Vegan Jackfruit Pepperoni Rustica Pizza may contain milk, which is not declared on the label
Tesco
The product may contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The recall affects customers who purchased the pizza from major supermarket Tesco, as well as other possible retailers.
The FSA advised customers who have a milk allergy or intolerance not to consume it. Instead, they should return it to the store from which it was purchased for a full refund.
Zizzi has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations to inform their members about the recall.
The company has also issued point-of-sale notices to customers explaining why the product is being recalled and what action to take if they have bought it.
Tesco issued similar advice, telling shoppers: "If you've bought an affected product and have an intolerance or allergy to milk or milk constituents, please don't eat it.
"Instead, return it to a Tesco store where a full refund or replacement will be given. No receipt is required." The supermarket assured Britons that no other Tesco products are affected by the issue.
Tesco shoppers can contact customer service on 0800 505 555. For further information about the recall, customers can email care@zizzi.co.uk.
Allergy UK provides detailed information on cow's milk allergies. Experts explained: "Cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies to affect babies and young children. Most children will have outgrown their allergy to milk by the time they reach school age (around five years of age).
"In a small number of people who do not outgrow their allergy to cow's milk, it will persist into adulthood. Where this happens, people are more likely to experience more severe allergic reactions."
Mild to moderate symptoms of an IgE (immediate) mediated allergic reaction are 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 runny nose and sneezing.
A "severe" allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, should be treated as a "medical emergency". One or more of the following indicate such a reaction: swelling of the tongue and/or throat; difficulty in swallowing or speaking, or a 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).
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Tesco told shoppers to return the affected product for a full refund - no receipt required
GETTY IMAGESThis comes just days after snacks sold at Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons were recalled, with Britons warned they could cause a deadly reaction.
Food and product recalls should always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety. The FSA explained why allergy alerts are issued.
About allergy alerts
"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."
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