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Co-op recalls pork pies over undeclared milk allergen
Customers with milk allergies should not eat the recalled pies and should seek a refund or replacement from Co-op, or use the helpline for online purchases.
Co-op recalls a batch of pork pies due to undeclared milk and offers refunds or replacements to affected customers.
Co-op recalls pork pies due to undeclared milk allergen
The Co-op has recalled a batch of Co-op 4 Mini Pork & Pickle Pies from 200 g packs because the label does not declare milk. The affected use-by dates are 13 August 2025, 14 August 2025, and 16 August 2025. The Food Standards Agency warns anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance not to eat the product and to return it for a full refund or replacement. Shoppers who bought online can call a helpline for refunds. Co-op issued notices in stores and online and provided contact options. In the wider context, undeclared milk is a common reason for UK recalls; cases like Benedict Blythe in 2021 and Hannah Jacobs in 2022 intensified calls for safer labelling and better allergy protocols.
Key Takeaways
"If you have bought this product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it."
FSA consumer safety guidance
"Return it to the store for a full refund or replacement"
Co-op recall instructions
"There is no room for complacency when it comes to preventing such tragedies"
Chartered Trading Standards Institute on safety
"Allergens should be avoided entirely by those affected even if the quantity seems small"
Allergy guidance commentary
The recall exposes how simple labelling errors can have serious consequences in a busy retail system. Even a small omission on the label forces shoppers to choose between waste and risk.
The episode fits a pattern of public demand for clearer allergen information and tighter controls, amid debates about policy proposals such as stronger school allergy rules. For retailers, it is a test of trust and a reminder that safety must come before shelf space.
Highlights
- Allergen safety starts with clear labels
- A tiny error can trigger a life changing moment
- Public trust rides on simple information
- Recalls save lives not profits
Safety and labeling risk in food recalls
The recall centers on undeclared milk, a common trigger for allergic reactions. It shows how labeling gaps and cross-contamination risk public health. The article highlights demands for clearer labeling and stronger safety protocols.
Safety at the shelf remains a constant test for retailers and regulators.
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