Shoppers are being warned about an urgent product recall on 25 items made by Sacla’ with "undeclared peanuts".
Among the list of items flagged up on the Food Standards Agency's website are products sold at Aldi and Waitrose.
The items - including Waitrose Basil Pesto and Aldi Cucina sundried tomato pesto - may contain peanuts "making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts", according to the agency.
Sacla’ is recalling the goods from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations - which will pass on the alert to their members.
Sacla, Aldi and Waitrose have issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to shoppers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the item.
A customer notice reads: "If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to peanuts, please notify us and we will arrange a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and please contact us on 01494 687900 for customer services".
Products affected: Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto – 90g, 190g, 290g, 2 x 45g pots, 950g Sacla’ Sundried Tomato Pesto – 190g, 2 x 45g pots Sacla’ Chargrilled Aubergine Pesto – 190g Sacla’ Truffle Pesto – 90g Sacla’ ‘Nduja Pesto – 90g Sacla’ Black Olive Pesto – 190g Sacla’ Vegan Basil Pesto – 190g, 950g Sacla’ Reduced Fat Basil Pesto – 190g Sacla’ Reduced Fat Tomato Pesto – 190g Sacla’ Gift Pack Pesto Trio – 3 x 90g
These include 190g-pack sizes of Aldi Cucina basil pesto; Waitrose Cavolo Nero Pesto; Waitrose chilli pesto; Waitrose Essential sundried tomato pesto; Waitrose rocket pesto; Waitrose tomato pesto.
