Spice products recalled over peanut contamination concerns
Lidl and Domino's dips among items recalled over peanut allergy risks
Dozens of spice products, including Lidl and Domino’s pizza dips, have been recalled due to potential peanut contamination. The 24 items, produced by FGS Ingredients Ltd, contain mustard. The Leicester-based company has recalled over 100 products since September after detecting peanut traces. These products are sold under various brands in grocery stores and supermarkets.
Affected items include Domino’s BBQ-flavoured dips, Dunnes Stores Mild Curry Powder, and Lidl’s Chef Select garlic and herb dip. Food safety authorities announced yesterday that the recall has been expanded. The Food Standards Authority (FSA) stated that the products pose a health risk for those with peanut allergies due to undeclared peanuts on the labels. Consumers should return the items for a full refund.
The FSA described the recall as precautionary, meaning the products might return to shelves later. They advised anyone with a peanut allergy who has purchased these items to avoid consumption and return them to the store for a refund.
In September, FGS Ingredients Ltd disclosed that some mustard products contained undeclared nuts, affecting about 30 lines sold in SPAR supermarkets, Harvester’s BBQ Sauce, and Domino’s honey and mustard dips. The company imports mustard from India for its spice products, including curry powders and seasoning blends.
Recent tests have not detected peanut residues, according to the producer. Darren Whitby, the FSA’s head of incidents, reiterated that individuals with peanut allergies should continue to avoid products containing mustard until the affected items are identified. Parents and carers are advised to check food labels and inquire about ingredients when dining out.
Shops will display notices about the recalled products. The FSA has issued multiple recalls over peanut contamination concerns. Just Eat recently advised customers against consuming mustard products due to the allergen risk, and Papa John’s recalled a dipping sauce over the weekend for similar reasons. Around 1 in 50 children and 1 in 200 adults in the UK have nut allergies, which can cause itchy rashes, facial swelling, and stomach pains.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Yahoo News reports the recall of over 20 spice products due to undeclared peanut traces, urging consumers to return items for a full refund and emphasizing precautionary measures for peanut allergies.(read more)
- New Food Magazine highlights recent UK recalls of products containing undeclared peanuts, Listeria monocytogenes, and metal contamination, emphasizing food safety risks for allergic consumers and vulnerable populations.(read more)
- Food Standards Agency continues to advise on peanut contamination in mustard products, emphasizing precautionary recalls and urging peanut-allergic individuals to avoid mustard-containing foods.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which products have been recalled due to peanut contamination?
Domino’s BBQ dips, Dunnes Stores Mild Curry Powder, Lidl’s Chef Select garlic and herb dip.
Why were these spice products recalled?
They contain undeclared peanuts, posing a health risk to individuals with peanut allergies.
What should consumers do if they have purchased the recalled items?
Return the items to the store for a full refund and avoid consumption.
Is the recall permanent or temporary?
The recall is precautionary; products might return to shelves later.
Who is most at risk if they consume these contaminated products?
Individuals with peanut allergies, as the products contain undeclared peanuts.
