Quote from Beth Ashton on September 21, 2024, 3:53 pm

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a crucial warning for those with peanut allergies, advising them to avoid foods containing mustard, as they may be contaminated with peanuts. Mustard, in the form of powder or flour, is commonly found in dips, sauces, salads, and pre-packed sandwiches, making it essential for parents of children with allergies to stay vigilant.

So far, around 50 products have been recalled, including popular items such as Domino’s dips, SPAR sandwich fillers, salads, and Harvester BBQ sauce. The FSA is currently investigating the full scope of affected products, and more recalls may follow.

The contamination has been traced back to mustard ingredients supplied by GT Agro Industries, a producer in India. These ingredients have been distributed in the UK by FGS Ingredients, which the FSA is working closely with to manage the situation.

Rebecca Sudworth, Director of Food Policy at the FSA, has advised that people with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming any products that list mustard as an ingredient until more specific information is available. "As soon as we have more information, we will update consumers," she said.

Parents are urged to check food labels thoroughly and ask about ingredients when ordering from restaurants or takeaways. If mustard is present in a product, it will be clearly labelled in bold as it is also an allergen. Additionally, some packaging may feature a "may contain" warning for mustard, indicating potential cross-contamination.

Given the seriousness of peanut allergies, which affect one in 50 children and are a leading cause of allergic reactions, the FSA is taking extra precautions to protect consumers. An allergic reaction to peanuts occurs when the body mistakenly treats the peanut protein as harmful, triggering symptoms that can range from mild to life-threatening.

Parents are reminded to stay informed, check labels, and be cautious about what their children eat, both at home and when dining out, to ensure their safety.

These are the items that have been recalled so far:

Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip

• Pack size: 100g
• Best before: 19 November 2024, 26 November 2024, 02 December 2024

Harvester BBQ Sauce

• Pack size: 320ml
• Best before: 09 January 2026, 16 January 2026, 22 January 2026, 16 February 2026

SPAR Cheese and Onion Sandwich Filler

• Pack size: 220g
• Best before: 26 September 2024

SPAR Onion and Garlic Dip

• Pack size: 170g
• Best before: 08 October 2024

SPAR Sour Cream and Chive Dip

• Pack size: 170g
• Best before: 08 October 2024

SPAR Coleslaw

• Pack size: 1kg
• Best before: 19 September 2024

SPAR Tuna and Corn Pasta Salad

• Pack size: 250g
• Best before: 24 September 2024

SPAR Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad

• Pack size: 250g
• Best before: 21 September 2024

SPAR Chicken, Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad

• Pack size: 250g
• Best before: 23 September 2024

SPAR Chicken, Honey and Mustard Pasta Salad

• Pack size: 250g
• Best before: 23 September 2024

SPAR BLT Sandwich

• Pack size: 250g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Cheese Savoury Sandwich

• Pack size: 163g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

Dominos The Big Dip – Garlic & Herb

• Pack size: 100g
• Best before: All products provided prior to 15 September 2024

SPAR Chicken Club Sandwich

• Pack size: 273g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Chicken Caesar Wrap

• Pack size: 236g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

SPAR Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich

• Pack size: 179g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

SPAR Chicken Salad Sandwich

• Pack size: 214g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Chicken and Bacon Sandwich

• Pack size: 179g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

SPAR Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwich

• Pack size: 168g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Simply Tuna and Corn Sandwich

• Pack size: 155g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Tuna Crunch Roll

• Pack size: 194g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich

• Pack size: 178g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

SPAR Tuna Wrap

• Pack size: 220g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Dominos Garlic & Herb Dip

• Pack size: 25g
• Best before: All products provided prior to 15 September 2024

SPAR Cajun Chicken Wrap

• Pack size: 246g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Chicken Tikka Wrap

• Pack size: 201g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Hot and Spicy Cheese Wrap

• Pack size: 210g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

SPAR Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap

• Pack size: 216g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Fazilas Chicken Tender Wrap

• Pack size: 256g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Fazilas Chilli Cheese Wrap

• Pack size: 236g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Fazilas Tandoori Chicken Wrap

• Pack size: 221g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Clayton Park BLT

• Pack size: 205g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Clayton Park Cheese Savoury Sandwich

• Pack size: 163g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Club Sandwich

• Pack size: 273g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Dominos Honey & Mustard Dip

• Pack size: 25g
• Best before: All products provided prior to 15 September 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Caesar Wrap

• Pack size: 236g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich

• Pack size: 179g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Salad Sandwich

• Pack size: 214g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Clayton Park Chicken and Bacon Sandwich

• Pack size: 179g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

Clayton Park Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwich

• Pack size: 168g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Clayton Park Simply Tuna Sandwich

• Pack size: 178g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Clayton Park Tuna Crunch Roll

• Pack size: 194g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Clayton Park Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich

• Pack size: 178g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

Clayton Park Tuna Wrap

• Pack size: 220g
• Best before: 18 September 2024

Clayton Park Chicken Club Sandwich

• Pack size: 273g
• Best before: 19 September 2024

Jack’s Egg Mayonnaise Deli Filler

• Pack size: 200g
• Best before: All dates from 13 September 2024 until 28 September 2024

Jack’s Potato Salad

• Pack size: 225g
• Best before: All dates from 13 September 2024 until 28 September 2024

SPAR Coleslaw

• Pack size: 250g
• Best before: 24 September 2024

SPAR Chicken and Bacon Sandwich Filler

• Pack size: 220g
• Best before: 22 September 2024

SPAR Tuna and Sweetcorn Sandwich Filler

• Pack size: 220g
• Best before: 26 September 2024