Urgent recall issued by Waitrose for chicken product with missing allergy labels

Urgent recall issued by Waitrose for chicken product with missing allergy labels (Image: Getty/ The Express)

The Taste Original Chicken Satay Skewers 96g may be dangerous for those with food allergies due to missing labels.

The supermarket advised: "We are recalling Taste Original Chicken Satay Skewers due to the absence of labelling (undeclared allergens)."

"Do not consume," Waitrose cautioned. Customers are instructed to return the product to any Waitrose & Partners store for a full refund.

The product description on Waitrose’s website reads: “Reformed Marinated Chicken with Spices, Cooked onto a Wooden Skewer.”

Mustard and soybean are the main allergens listed for the product online, though it is unknown which are missing on some packaging.

The Taste Original Chicken Satay Skewers 96g have been recalled by Waitrose (Image: Waitrose)

Product details

• Taste Original Chicken Satay Skewers 96g
• Best before date: January 22, 2025

For additional support, Waitrose Customer Care can be reached at 0800 188 884, Option 4, and Taste Original can be contacted at 01536 463000.

The company expressed regret for the recall and any inconvenience it caused: "We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for any inconvenience caused."

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Allergy UK has highlighted the importance of recognising food allergy symptoms, which can range from mild to severe and usually appear soon after exposure.

Symptoms can include digestive issues and skin reactions and affect various body parts. Respiratory issues, including sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness, are also associated with food allergies.

Swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, face, or other body parts can also indicate a food allergy reaction.

More severe side effects include cardiovascular symptoms like a rapid or weak pulse, light-headedness, dizziness, and fainting.

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening reaction that affects multiple systems of the body, characterised by a drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness and difficulty breathing.

Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) provides information on allergy alerts and why they are issued.

The Government department stated: "Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold."