The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent product recall for a popular curry dish, warning it poses a serious health risk to shoppers with specific allergies. The alert concerns a labelling error where nuts were not declared on the packaging.
Details of the Recalled Product
Swarna Spice Ltd is recalling its Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma after it was discovered the product contains almond, cashew, and pistachio. These ingredients are not listed on the label, creating a significant danger for anyone with a nut allergy.
The recall is specific to the 350g pack size with the batch code 49081225 and a use-by date of September 8, 2026. The FSA announced the action on January 20, 2026.
What Customers Must Do
The FSA's advice is clear and direct. If you have purchased the affected product and have an allergy to any of the nuts listed, you must not eat it. No receipt is needed to return the item.
Instead, customers should take the product back to the store where it was bought to receive a full refund. Swarna Spice Ltd has been advised to contact allergy support organisations and has issued point-of-sale notices in stores to explain the recall process.
Understanding Food Allergy Alerts
The FSA clarified the purpose of such alerts, stating that foods are withdrawn or recalled when there is a risk to consumers, such as missing or incorrect allergy labelling. "When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert," the agency explained. This process is vital for protecting public health and ensuring consumers have accurate information about what is in their food.
This incident serves as a critical reminder for shoppers with food allergies to always check packaging, even on familiar products, and to heed official safety warnings promptly.
