Shoppers have been warned that 3D Trading has issued a recall for Ruffles Sabor a Jamón Crisps due to unlabelled allergens.
The popular Spanish-style crisps contain milk and soya, which are not declared in English on the packaging.
Ruffles Sabor a Jamόn Crisps
Pack size: 150g
Batch code: All
Best before: All best before dates
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) stated: "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya."
Food allergies can range from mild discomfort to potentially life-threatening responses in severe cases.
The FSA advised: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya, do not eat it."
Affected customers should instead return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores selling the affected product to alert customers.
For those affected by a milk or soya allergy, Anaphylaxis UK provides important information.
There are two types of milk allergy and soya allergy: immediate and delayed. With immediate reactions, symptoms can be mild or moderate, but in some cases, can cause anaphylaxis.
Mild to moderate symptoms of both allergic reactions include a red raised rash (known as hives or urticaria) anywhere on the body; a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth; swelling of lips, face or eyes; and stomach pain or vomiting.
Anaphylaxis is a more serious reaction that involves difficulty breathing or affects the heart rhythm or blood pressure.
Symptoms include swelling in the throat, tongue or upper airways (tightening of the throat, hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing); sudden onset wheezing, breathing difficulty, noisy breathing; dizziness, feeling faint, sudden sleepiness, tiredness, confusion, pale, clammy skin, loss of consciousness.
Anaphylaxis UK warned: "Symptoms may lead to collapse and loss of consciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal."
Food recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure consumer health and safety.
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The FSA stated: "Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
"Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
"Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.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."
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The popular Spanish-style crisps contain milk and soya, which are not declared in English on the packaging.
Ruffles Sabor a Jamόn Crisps
Pack size: 150g
Batch code: All
Best before: All best before dates
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) stated: "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya."
Food allergies can range from mild discomfort to potentially life-threatening responses in severe cases.
The FSA advised: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya, do not eat it."
Affected customers should instead return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores selling the affected product to alert customers.
For those affected by a milk or soya allergy, Anaphylaxis UK provides important information.
There are two types of milk allergy and soya allergy: immediate and delayed. With immediate reactions, symptoms can be mild or moderate, but in some cases, can cause anaphylaxis.
Mild to moderate symptoms of both allergic reactions include a red raised rash (known as hives or urticaria) anywhere on the body; a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth; swelling of lips, face or eyes; and stomach pain or vomiting.
Anaphylaxis is a more serious reaction that involves difficulty breathing or affects the heart rhythm or blood pressure.
Symptoms include swelling in the throat, tongue or upper airways (tightening of the throat, hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing); sudden onset wheezing, breathing difficulty, noisy breathing; dizziness, feeling faint, sudden sleepiness, tiredness, confusion, pale, clammy skin, loss of consciousness.
Anaphylaxis UK warned: "Symptoms may lead to collapse and loss of consciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal."
Food recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure consumer health and safety.
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The FSA stated: "Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
"Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return 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."
Lidl is the latest supermarket to pull a potentially dangerous product from shelves.
Shoppers were warned that a meat snack may be contaminated with salmonella, therefore posing a risk of fever and diarrhoea.
Find Out More...