Unfortunately some products make it to the shelves when they are not suitable for consumers, meaning urgent recalls have to be issued.
Over the past week these have included food from Sainsbury's and gift bags from John Lewis.
Some of these items pose health risks and guidance has been issued as to what you should do if you have purchased them.
Below is a full roundup of the latest product recalls.
Sainsbury’s Vegan Deli-Style Coleslaw
Sainsbury’s is recalling by Sainsbury’s Vegan Deli-Style Coleslaw because it may contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details
Pack size 300g
Batch code All
Use by All dates up to and including 23 December 2019
Allergens Egg
Sainsbury's Vegan Potato Salad
Product details
Pack size 300g
Batch code All
Use by All dates up to and including 23 December 2019
Allergens Egg
Risk statement
Allergen(s): Egg
These products may contain egg making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Action taken by the company
Sainsbury’s is recalling the above products 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. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to egg do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Yaadgaar Ras malai
Yaadgaar is recalling Rasmalai because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. This product also displays a best before date, instead of a use-by date.
Product details
Rasmalai
Pack size 4 pieces
Best before all best before dates up to and including 1 January 2020
Risk statement
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Action taken by the company
Yaadgaar is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Hipp UK Organic Combiotic First Instant Milk Starter Pack
Hipp UK is recalling Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack, 6x90ml because some packs do not mention the presence of fish oil on the outer box, due to a packaging error. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
Product details
Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack
Pack size 6 x 90ml
Batch code L-099191; L-162192; L-186191
Best before 09 January 2020; 11 March 2020; 5 April 2020
Allergens Fish
Risk statement
Allergen(s): Fish
This product contains fish oil making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
Action taken by the company
Hipp UK Ltd 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. Hipp UK Ltd 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. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product for your child and they have an allergy to fish, they should not drink it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
John Lewis Lazzaroni Italian Collection Christmas Gift Bag
John Lewis is recalling Lazzaroni Italian Collection Christmas Gift Bag because the product label is missing and the product contains allergens.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg, milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten and/or an allergy to almonds, nuts and/or soya. Best before date information is also absent from the packaging.
Product details
Lazzaroni Italian Collection Christmas Gift Bag (containing Panettone, Wild Berry Amaretti and Pandoro)
Pack size 690g
Best before This information is missing from the packaging
Allergens Egg, Gluten (wheat), Milk, Nuts (almond), Soya
Risk statement
Allergen(s): Egg, milk, wheat (gluten), almonds, nuts and soya.
This product contains allergens making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg, milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten and/or an allergy to almonds, nuts and/or soya
Action taken by the company
John Lewis is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted 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. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg, milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten and/or an allergy to almonds, nuts and/or soya, do not eat it. Instead return it to your nearest John Lewis & Partners or Waitrose Food & Home branch for a full refund.
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