IKEA is recalling its Russin & Mandel raisin and almond mix because the product contains other tree nut ingredients (cashews, brazils, walnuts, hazelnuts) which are not included in the ingredients list. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to tree nuts.
Product details
Product name: IKEA Russin & Mandel raisin and almond mix
Pack size: 150g
'Best before' end: 6 April 2016
Batch code: Lot L33573
Production date code: 5 169
Risk
Allergen: Tree nuts (cashew, brazil nut, walnut and hazelnut)
The product contains undeclared presence of tree nut ingredients that are not mentioned on the label, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to tree nuts.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to specific nuts, do not eat it. Instead, return the product to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Action taken by the company
The company has recalled the product from customers and will be contacting the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. They will also issue point of sale notice for their retail customers to display.
About allergy alerts
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 Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.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.
