FGS Ingredients Ltd, a food supplier, has issued a massive recall for products sold at popular outlets such as Waitrose, Domino's and Papa John's due to an undeclared allergen.
The products may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label, posing a potential health risk for anyone with a peanut allergy, warned the FSA.
The recalled items include products from Waitrose, Domino's, Papa John's and other affected foods. Hampshire Foods, a family-run herbs and spice merchant that supplies Michelin Star restaurants and P&O Cruise ships, has also issued a recall.
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People who have a peanut allergy may experience any of the following symptoms following exposure to the allergen:
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- Itchy skin or a raised rash
- Swelling of the lips, face and eyes
- Coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, noisy breathing or a hoarse voice
- Sneezing or an itchy, runny or blocked nose
- Feeling sick or being sick
- Tummy pain
- Diarrhoea
The NHS explained, "A food allergy is where your body reacts to certain foods. It's often mild, but can be very serious for some people."
The items that have been recalled are:Waitrose
Waitrose
Yellow Mustard Seeds
- Batch code: 4227
- Best before: August 2027
Waitrose Pickling Spice
- Batch code: 4244, 4245
- Best before: September 2026
Domino’s
Domino’s BBQ Dip (25g)
- Best before: December 2024, January 2025
Domino’s The Big Dip - BBQ (100g)
- Best before: January 31, 2025, or February 7, 2025, or February 8, 2025, or February 20, 2025, or February 27, 2025
Papa John's
Papa John’s Garlic & Herb Dip (25g)
- Best before: 31 October 2024, 30 November 2024, 26 December 2024, 30 December 2024, 31 December 2024
Papa John’s Garlic & Herb Dip (100g)
- Best before: 29 October 2024 11 November 2024 14 November 2024
Other foods affected
Hampshire Foods
Hampshire Foods, a family-run herbs and spice merchant that supplies ingredients to Michelin Star restaurants and P&O Cruise ships, has also issued a food recall.
They stated: "We are committed to your safety and the quality of our products. We are issuing a recall for of our products as below due to the potential risk of peanut contamination." All Hampshire Foods listed include all pack sizes and batches."
- Hampshire Foods Cayenne Pepper
- Hampshire Foods Vindaloo Masala
- Hampshire Foods Balti Masala
- Hampshire Foods Tikka Masala
- Hampshire Foods Panch Puran
- Hampshire Foods Biryani Masala
- Hampshire Foods Korma Curry Powder
- Hampshire Foods Madras Curry Powder Hot
- Hampshire Foods Madras Curry Powder Mild
- Hampshire Foods Fajita Seasoning
- Hampshire Foods Cajun Seasoning
- Hampshire Foods Ground Mustard
- Hampshire Foods Mustard Powder
- Hampshire Foods Yellow Mustard Seed
- Hampshire Foods Brown Mustard Seeds
Westmorland Family Butchery
- Westmorland Family Butchery Winter Warmer Sausage
- Westmorland Family Butchery Winter Warmer Burger
- Westmorland Family Butchery Summer Sizzler Sausage
- Westmorland Family Butchery Summer Sizzler Burger
Westmorland Family Butchery items affected would have been purchased between July and October 2024, reports the Express.
Chef Select
Takeaway Garlic and Herb Dip (100g)
Wilton Wholefoods
- Wilton Wholefoods Mild Curry Powder
- Wilton Wholefoods Madras Curry Powder
- Wilton Wholefoods Cajun Seasoning
- Wilton Wholefoods Black Mustard Seeds
- Wilton Wholefoods White Mustard Seeds
- Wilton Wholefoods Fajita Seasoning
- Wilton Wholefoods All Purpose Seasoning
All Wilton Wholefoods affected products will have been purchased before October 23, 2024.
Mr Vikki's
- Mr Vikki’s Harrys Brown Sauce (300g)
- Mr Vikki’s Harrys Roast Chipotle (300g)
- Mr Vikki’s Christmas Cranberry Chilli Jam (210g)
- Mr Vikki’s Raj Naga (195g)
- Mr Vikki’s North African Harrissa (180g)
- Mr Vikki’s Chilli Mafia Cajun Magic Seasoning (200g)
- Mr Vikki’s Kaffir lime vindaloo paste (180g)
- Mr Vikki’s Yorkshire rhubarb pickle (205g)
- Mr Vikki’s King Naga Garlic (190g)
- Mr Vikki’s East India Chilli Pickle (195g)
- Mr Vikki’s Old Delhi Chutney (325g)
- Mr Vikki’s Phall Curry paste (315g)
- Mr Vikki’s HHH Madras Curry Sauce (315g)
- Mr Vikki’s Keswick Market Curry Sauce (315g)
- Mr Vikki’s Lurch Sauce (150ml)
- Mr Vikki’s Hot Stuff Chilli Sauce (250g)
- Mr Vikki’s Hot Coriander Sauce (310g)
- Mr Vikki’s Caramelised Red Onion Chutney (220g)
- Mr Vikki’s Kashmiri Chilli Pickle (215g)
- Mr Vikki’s HHH Hell Hot Habanero (180g)
- Mr Vikki’s Hot Goan Curry Paste (190g)
- Mr Vikki’s North Indian Curry Paste (190g)
- Mr Vikki’s Queen Naga (190g)
- Mr Vikki’s Garlic Pickle (190g)
- Mr Vikki’s Lime Pickle (200g)
- Mr Vikki’s Brinjal Pickle (220g)
- Mr Vikki’s King Naga (185g)
- Mr Vikki’s Habanero Chilli Jam (210g)
- Mr Vikki’s Tamarind Chipotle Chutney (230g)
- Mr Vikki’s Tomato and Nigella Chutney (222g)
- Mr Vikki’s Mango Chutney (235g)
- Mr Vikki’s Banana Habanero (220g)
- Mr Vikki’s Chilli Jam (220g)
All batches and best-before dates of Mr Vikki’s above food products are affected by the food recall.
Mr Vikki’s Hot Stuff Chilli Sauce (250g)
- Batch code: 1824, 2324, 3324
- Best before: October 2026, November 2026, January 2027
Fireaway
Fireaway BBQ Sauce Dip Pot (25g)
- Best before: December 31, 2024 and January 31, 2025
Fireaway Garlic & Herb Sauce Dip Pot (25g)
- Best before: October 31, 2024, or November 30, 2024, or December 31, 2024
Legendary Sauce Co
Legendary Sauce Co Habanero Wholegrain Mustard
- Pack size 190g
Favourit
- Favourit Cajun Seasoning (500g)
- Favourit Fajita Seasoning (500g)
- Favourit Mild Curry Powder (500g)
- Favourit Medium Curry Powder (500g)
- Favourit Hot Curry Powder (500g)
- Favourit Cajun Seasoning (50g)
- Favourit Fajita Seasoning (50g)
- Favourit Hot Curry Powder (50g)
- Favourit Medium Curry Powder (40g)
Dunnes Stores
- Dunnes Stores Mild Curry Powder (36g)
- Dunnes Stores Cajun Seasoning (35g)
- Dunnes Stores Medium Madras Curry Powder (36g)
- Dunnes Stores Hot Curry Powder (36g)
- Dunnes Stores Black Mustard Seeds (50g)