The FSA is issuing an updated allergy alert for 'Waitrose Stem Ginger Cookies 200g' as they contain 'Waitrose Cherry & Almond cookies 200g' due to a packaging error.
The original alert was published on 9 December 2015 which mentioned the presence of undeclared almond. However, it has since been confirmed that the product also contains sulphur dioxide which is also not mentioned as an ingredient on the packaging.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almond and/ or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide.
Product name: Waitrose Stem Ginger Cookies 200g
Brand: Waitrose
'Best before' date: 02 April 2016
Pack size: 200g
Allergen: almond and sulphur dioxide
The product contains almond and sulphur dioxide, which are not mentioned as ingredients on the product label, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds and/ or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide.
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to almond and/ or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store where you bought it.
Action taken by the company
The company has withdrawn the above product and will display point-of-sale notices in stores. These notices will explain to customers why the product is being withdrawn and tell them what actions to take if they have bought the product. The company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about withdrawal.
No other Waitrose products are known to be affected.
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 Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.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 original alert was published on 9 December 2015 which mentioned the presence of undeclared almond. However, it has since been confirmed that the product also contains sulphur dioxide which is also not mentioned as an ingredient on the packaging.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almond and/ or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide.
Product details
Product name: Waitrose Stem Ginger Cookies 200g
Brand: Waitrose
'Best before' date: 02 April 2016
Pack size: 200g
Risk
Allergen: almond and sulphur dioxide
The product contains almond and sulphur dioxide, which are not mentioned as ingredients on the product label, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds and/ or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to almond and/ or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store where you bought it.
Action taken by the company
The company has withdrawn the above product and will display point-of-sale notices in stores. These notices will explain to customers why the product is being withdrawn and tell them what actions to take if they have bought the product. The company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about withdrawal.
No other Waitrose products are known to be affected.
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.
