Britons warned as 14 spice products are pulled from shelves due to health risk - could be 'life-threatening'
Britons with a particular allergy are at risk
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Multiple spices that contain mustard have been recalled as they may have undeclared peanuts.
This comes as part of a major recall which has seen foods sold across restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores pulled from shelves.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) told Britons: "FGS Ingredients Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling several spice products that contain mustard because they may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
"This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
'The products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts'
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"This Allergy Alert should be read in conjunction with FSA-AA-42-2024, (Update 12)." Update 12 of the recall saw a chicken dish pulled from Spar shelves.
The full list of recalled items can be found on the FSA's official website under Allergy Alerts.
The first recall saw alerts for products sold at Aldi, Harvester, Domino's and more.
In the latest update, 14 spice products that pose a risk to those with a peanut allergy have been recalled.
The FSA stated: "FGS Ingredients Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling the 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. 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." The customer notices are available via the FSA.
Shoppers were advised by the FSA: "If you have bought any of the products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund."
Allergy UK shared some essential information about peanut allergies. The experts 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 is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life-threatening.
"Mild to moderate symptoms include: an itchy mouth, tongue and throat, the swelling of lips, around the eyes or face, a 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 the swelling of the tongue and/or throat, difficulty in swallowing or speaking, 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) and pale, floppy, sudden sleepiness in babies."
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'If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them'
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The FSA explained why allergy alerts are issued. 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."
Full list of affected items
Favourit Cajun Seasoning
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch codes: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 2026. Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Favourit Fajita Seasoning
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch codes: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including August 2026. Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Dunnes Stores Cajun Seasoning
Pack size: 35g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 31, 2026
Dunnes Stores Medium Madras Curry Powder
Pack size: 36g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including 31 July 2026
Dunnes Stores Hot Curry Powder
Pack size: 36g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 31, 2026
Dunnes Stores Black Mustard Seeds
Pack size: 50g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 31, 2026
Favourit Mild Curry Powder
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 2026 Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Favourit Medium Curry Powder
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 2026. Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Favourit Hot Curry Powder
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including April 2026. Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Favourit Cajun Seasoning
Pack size: 40g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 2026. Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Favourit Fajita Seasoning
Pack size: 50g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including August 2026. Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Favourit Hot Curry Powder
Pack size: 50g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including April 2026. Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Favourit Medium Curry Powder
Pack size: 40g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 2026. Any items purchased before October 3, 2024
Dunnes Stores Mild Curry Powder
Pack size: 36g
Batch code: All batch numbers
Best before: All dates up to and including July 31, 2026
Food recalls must be taken seriously. Shoppers were recently warned that a red wine could cause wheezing and a tight chest in some cases.
Sainsbury's shoppers have also been urged not to eat popular treat due to its potential "health risks", as the product is pulled from shelves.
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