Food recall: Sauce could cause 'life-threatening' allergic reaction in some consumers - 'do not eat'

Ikari Sauce (Non-Oil Soy Sauce & Yuzu Dressing)

Pack size: 200ml

Best before: September 7, 2024, October 6, 2024, November 11, 2024, December 15, 2024 and January 18, 2025

The FSA stated: "Japan Centre Group Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.

"These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product."

The official notice from Japan Centre Group Ltd read: "If you have bought Ikari Sauce - Non-Oil Soy Sauce & Yuzu Dressing 200ml (imported by Japan Centre Group Ltd) as detailed above, and you have an allergy to fish, please do not consume the product.

"Instead, check if you have bought the affected best before date of Ikari Sauce - Non-Oil Soy Sauce & Yuzu Dressing (imported by Japan Centre Group Ltd).

"Return the product(s) to one of our stores for a full refund (with or without receipt)."

For more information, customers were advised to contact enquiry@japancentre.com.

Allergy UK provides information on fish and shellfish allergies: "A fish/shellfish allergic reaction occurs when the body recognises the food protein as harmful and mounts an allergic response.

"An allergic reaction to seafood can be mild or moderate (swollen lips, face or eyes, itching, tingling mouth, hives, rash, abdominal pain, vomiting) or severe (breathing difficulties, dizziness or collapse).

"Fish/shellfish reactions have the potential to cause anaphylaxis, which is the most severe form of an allergic reaction."

"Mild to moderate symptoms include hives (rash), tingling mouth, swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

"Severe symptoms include difficult or noisy breathing, wheezing, a persistent cough, chest tightness, a hoarse voice and difficulty swallowing.

"Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It should always be treated as a medical emergency.

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"Symptoms need to be recognised early, and treated quickly with the medicine ‘adrenaline’. An ambulance should always be called for a person having anaphylaxis and the operator informed that it is anaphylaxis."

The FSA explained why food products are sometimes recalled. Product recalls should be taken seriously to ensure your safety.

Britons were told: "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."