FSA issues urgent warning as it recalls 136 products from supermarket shelves - MyLondon

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent recall for 136 products from UK supermarket shelves, including curries and pastes from various brands.

The recall is due to "several brands taking the precautionary step of recalling several spice products that contain mustard, because they may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label," according to the FSA.

This makes these products a potential health risk for anyone with a peanut allergy.

In addition to supermarket brands, pizza chains Papa John's and Domino's have also been affected. Papa John's has had to stop serving its Garlic and Herb Dip and Vegan Ranch Dressing, while Domino's has removed its barbecue Dip and The Big Dip - BBQ, as reported by The Sun.

Supermarket brands impacted include My Protein, Slimming World, and products made by Iceland and Waitrose. Merchant Gourmet's Black Dhal with Black Lentils & Coconut Cream has also been added to the list

A spokesperson for the FSA stated: "The FSA is urgently working with the relevant Local Authorities, individual businesses and industry to identify which products may be affected. We have traced the contaminated mustard ingredients to a producer in India called GT Agro Industries and have identified one company who has supplied these ingredients for use in UK food. There is no evidence other suppliers are affected so far."

FGS Ingredients Ltd, a UK-based company, has been identified as the supplier of the ingredients in question. According to The Sun, Rebecca Sudworth, Director of Food Policy at the FSA, warned: "Those with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming products containing mustard as an ingredient until we identify the individual products affected."

"Parents and carers of children who have a peanut allergy should take care to check the labels of food they buy and, if eating out, or getting a takeaway, ask the restaurant or cafe about foods that might contain mustard."

"As soon as we have more information, we will update consumers. As always, we urge people with an allergy to sign up to our allergy alerts, so you can be notified about future allergy recalls."

For the latest updates, visit the FSA website.