Urgent recalls issued for two ready meals

Two ready meals are recalled nationwide after undeclared allergens were found on the packaging.

Pasta recalls reveal label failures across UK supermarkets

Waitrose has pulled its Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta ready meal from all stores after discovering mustard was not listed on the label. The 375g packs, with a use by date of August 27, are unsafe for customers with mustard allergies. Signs have been placed at tills across Waitrose’s 329 stores, and shoppers are advised to return the product for a full refund.

In a separate recall, Farmfoods has withdrawn its Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry from shelves because a limited quantity was produced with prawns that were not declared. The 400g meals, batch code L550 with a best before date February 13, 2026, pose a risk to crustacean-allergic individuals. The Food Standards Agency has urged customers with allergies to prawns not to eat the product and to return it to the store for a refund. Customer service numbers are provided by Farmfoods and consumer advisory channels for more information.

The recalls expose gaps in allergen labeling within fast moving ready meals. They raise questions about how suppliers and retailers verify ingredients before products reach shelves. Public trust hinges on clear, accurate labels and swift action when problems arise.

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Industry players will watch how fast alarms are raised and acted on.