WH Smith recalls Simpleas Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Pea Snacks because of undeclared allergens
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-AA-30-2021
Reason for the recall
Barley, oats and wheat (gluten) This product contains barley, oats and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley, and/or oats and/or
- Barley, oats and wheat (gluten)
- This product contains barley, oats and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley, and/or oats and/or wheat or gluten.
ReasonBarley, oats and wheat (gluten) This product contains barley, oats and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk…
BrandWH Smith
Batch number(s)119 21
Barcodenot stated
Product
Simpleas Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Pea Snacks — WH Smith
- Brand
- WH Smith
- Batch number(s)
- 119 21
- Category
- Allergy alert
- WH Smith is recalling Simpleas Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Pea Snacks because they contain barley, oats and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley, and/or oats and/or wheat (gluten).
- Simpleas Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Pea Snacks (23g) — Batch: 119 21; Best before: 29 April 2022
What to do
- WH Smith is recalling the above product from customers and have been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. Company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. This notice explains 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.
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to barley, and/or oats, and/or wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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