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Waitrose recalls Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
A mustard allergen was not listed on the label. If you have a mustard allergy, do not eat the product and return it for a refund.
Waitrose recalls a chicken pasta dish after mustard was not listed on the label, creating a risk for mustard allergy sufferers.
Waitrose recalls Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta over mustard allergy risk
Waitrose is recalling its Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta after a labeling error left mustard off the ingredients list. The move comes after the Food Standards Agency flagged the issue and advised the retailer to inform allergy groups about the recall. Customers are urged to check their cupboards and avoid eating the product if they have a mustard allergy.
Shoppers who bought the dish and have a mustard allergy should not eat it and should return it to a Waitrose branch for a refund. Waitrose has provided a customer care line for questions: 0800 188 884, Option 4.
Key Takeaways
"If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat it."
FSA guidance to consumers with mustard allergy
"Return it to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund."
Refund instruction from the recall notice
"You can contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4."
Contact information from the recall notice
This incident highlights how a simple labeling mistake can trigger a full recall, affecting both consumer safety and brand trust. It also underlines the ongoing challenge of allergen labeling in ready meals, where supply chains must balance speed with precision. The episode may prompt calls for stricter packaging checks and more transparent communication with allergy communities.
Highlights
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat it.
- Return it to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund.
- You can contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.
Mustard allergy risk prompts recall
The recall stems from a labeling error that omitted a key allergen. This raises concerns about allergen labeling and consumer safety, requiring robust checks in packaging and clear communication with customers.
Clear allergen labeling remains essential to protect shoppers and sustain trust in supermarkets.
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