A well-known ready meal is being urgently recalled by Waitrose after it was discovered that some of the packs were improperly packaged and include unreported allergies.
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) notice, the Waitrose Indian Takeaway for Two was recalled because “some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label.”
Anybody who has a soy or sesame allergy could be at risk from this.
The product in question is the Waitrose Indian Takeaway for Two (1,412g pack size), which expires on July 25, 2025.
Waitrose customers who have purchased the item are advised: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to sesame and/or soya, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your local Waitrose and Partners branch for a full refund.”
In addition to the recall, Waitrose and Partners have been instructed to get in touch with the appropriate allergy support groups, who will inform their members of the occurrence.
The FSA stated: “The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers, which explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.
“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
Sesame allergy is one of the most prevalent and potentially dangerous food allergies, particularly in young children.
Anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction that can cause the throat to enlarge and breathing to cease, can be brought on by very small doses.
Historically, sesame was not obliged to be prominently labelled on food labels like nuts or dairy, which resulted in a number of high-profile errors and requests for stricter labelling regulations.
For additional information, customers can reach Waitrose Customer Care at 0800 188 844, option 4.
