Sainsbury’s has issued a recall for a crisp-type snack due to a “possible health risk”. The Food Standards Agency said that the supermarket had issued an alert for its 125g pack of own-brand onion rings crisps.
The FSA said : “Sainsbury’s is recalling by Sainsbury’s Onion Rings because they contain milk, soya and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten and/or has coeliac disease.”
The products affected have a pack size of 125g and a best-before date of February 8, 2025.
The FSA added: “Sainsbury’s is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, soya, wheat or gluten or coeliac disease do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where you bought it for a full refund. For further information, please visit the Sainsbury’s website, Sainsburys.co.uk/help.”
About allergy alerts
The FSA said: “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 Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.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.”