The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued urgent recalls for two food products, one of which is stocked at Tesco and Sainsbury's, due to undeclared allergens that pose a health risk to consumers with specific allergies or coeliac disease.
Capsicana Mild Salsa Recall
Capsicana is recalling its Easy Going Mild Salsa after discovering that the product contains barley (gluten) and mustard, neither of which is listed on the label. The affected item is a 285g pack with batch code 6091 and a best-before date of May 2027. This salsa is available across several supermarkets, including Tesco and Sainsbury's.
The FSA stated: "This product contains barley (gluten) and mustard, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard and/or allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten, or with coeliac disease."
Capsicana is recalling the product from customers and has been advised to contact relevant allergy support organisations. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice explaining the recall and advising customers to return the product for a full refund, no receipt required. For more information, consumers can contact the Capsicana consumer care team on 0800 0195 617 or email consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.
Minton and Donello Organic White Orzo Recall
Additionally, Dundeis UK Ltd is recalling Minton and Donello Organic White Orzo as it contains wheat (gluten), which is not disclosed on the label or ingredients list. The product is a 500g pack with batch code 78850 and best-before dates of January 31, 2027, May 2, 2027, and May 24, 2027.
The FSA said: "This product contains wheat, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten or with coeliac disease."
Dundeis UK Ltd is recalling the product and has contacted allergy support organisations. A point-of-sale notice has been issued, advising customers to return the product for a full refund.
About Allergy Alerts
The FSA clarified that sometimes a food product may be withdrawn (taken off shelves) or recalled (customers asked to return the product) if there is a risk to consumers due to missing or incorrect allergy labelling. When such a risk arises, the FSA issues an Allergy Alert.
