Britons who order from Domino's have been issued an important safety warning. The alert affects those with a peanut allergy.
The pizza chain told customers: "At Domino's Pizza, the quality of our products and safety of our customers is the highest priority, particularly when it comes to allergens.
"We have become aware that some of our Garlic & Herb Dip and Honey & Mustard Dip may contain traces of peanut.
"This issue may impact both our 100g 'Big Dip' pots and the smaller, 25g, pots we provide with our pizzas.
Some Domino's Garlic & Herb Dip and Honey & Mustard Dip may contain traces of peanut
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"If you do have a peanut allergy, please dispose of the dips and do not consume them.
"If you do not have a peanut allergy, no further action is required."
Customers who have further questions have been encouraged to contact Domino's via https://www.dominos.co.uk/contact/form.
The restaurant chain apologised for any concern and inconvenience caused to customers.
The Domino's official website currently reads: "Our 100g Garlic & Herb Big Dip, 25g Garlic & Herb dip pots that usually come with our pizzas, and our 25g Honey & Mustard dip pots are temporarily out of stock. We apologise for any inconvenience."
Anaphylaxis UK provides important information on the potential consequences of a peanut allergy.
It states: "The symptoms of peanut and tree nut allergy usually come on quickly, within minutes of eating the food.
Mild to moderate symptoms may include a red raised rash (known as hives or urticaria) anywhere on the body, a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth, swelling of lips, face or eyes and stomach pain or vomiting.
"More serious symptoms are often referred to as the ABC symptoms and can include airway, swelling in the throat, tongue or upper airways (tightening of the throat, hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing); breathing, a sudden onset wheezing, breathing difficulty, noisy breathing and circulation, dizziness, feeling faint, sudden sleepiness, tiredness, confusion, pale clammy skin and a loss of consciousness.
"The term for this more serious reaction is anaphylaxis. Most healthcare professionals consider an allergic reaction to be anaphylaxis when it involves difficulty breathing or affects the heart rhythm or blood pressure. Any one or more of the ABC symptoms above may be present.
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"In extreme cases, there could be a dramatic fall in blood pressure. The person may become weak and floppy and may have a sense of something terrible happening.
"Any of the ABC symptoms may lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal."
This comes as shoppers were warned of nearly 50 herbs and spices that could cause sickness, abdominal pain and rashes.
The spices, which are sold online, contain an ingredient that is not listed on the box.
