Waitrose urgently pulls cupcakes from shelves over risk of hives and nausea

Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

Pack size: Pack of 9 cupcakes

Best before: 20 July 2024

Affected packs of the chocolate bakes could contain Coffee and Walnut Cupcakes.

Waitrose urged customers "do not consume, package up items and return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund".

It added: "We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."

A walnut allergy can cause symptoms such as hives, feelings of nausea or an itchy throat and cough. In extreme cases, it can be fatal.

The Food Standards Agency added: "Waitrose and Partners is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact 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.

"If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to walnuts (nuts), do not eat it.

"Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4."

This comes as Iceland recalled food that could cause vomiting and rashes.

It recalled Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags in pack size 600 grams with a best before date of November 16, 2025.

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Iceland states: "We are taking the precautionary measure of recalling this date code of the above product because it may contain undeclared fish, crustaceans, molluscs and milk and therefore poses a potential risk to people that have an allergy to fish, crustaceans, molluscs and milk.

"Only the Best Before date listed in this notice is affected.

"If you have purchased any of the above products, do not eat it. Instead, follow the below instructions. Check if you have bought any of the affected products.

"Please return to any Iceland store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required."