Farmfoods has urgently recalled its Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry after a packaging error led to some batches containing prawns, which are not listed on the label. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned that the product poses a serious health risk to anyone with a crustacean allergy.
The recall applies to 400g packs with batch code L550 and a best before date of 13 February 2026, located on the bottom right corner of the front of the pack. The FSA advised customers who have bought the affected product and have a crustacean allergy not to eat it and to return it to the store for a full refund.
Crustacean allergies can be life-threatening, with symptoms including hives, swelling, vomiting, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis, which can be fatal if not treated promptly. Farmfoods has issued a point-of-sale notice and contacted allergy support organisations to inform consumers. Customers can also call the retailer's customer service team on 0121 700 7160 for more information.
In the UK, shellfish allergies affect up to three per cent of the adult population, approximately 1.5 million people. The recall follows a series of high-profile tragedies linked to undeclared allergens, including the death of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse in 2016, which led to the introduction of Natasha's law in 2021, requiring full ingredient and allergen labelling on pre-packed food.
Farmfoods has apologised for any inconvenience but has not disclosed how the labelling error occurred. Shoppers can stay informed about recalls by subscribing to the FSA's allergy alert email service or checking its website.
