Pot Noodle allergy scare: Supermarkets remove beef and tomato snacks from shelves after label error means they could contain mustard and celery
- Pots of the Beef and Tomato flavoured noodles have been recalled by Unilever
- Celery and mustard are not on the list of ingredients despite being allergens
- Allergies to celery and mustard are rare but can be life-threatening
Packs of Pot Noodles have been recalled after a labelling error means they could trigger allergies.
Pots of the Beef and Tomato flavoured instant noodles contain celery and mustard despite the allergens not being listed on the ingredients.
Mustard and celery allergies are rare in the UK but reactions to them can be severe.
Packs of the Beef and Tomato flavoured Pot Noodles are being recalled after fears they could trigger allergies
In some cases, sufferers can even go into anaphylactic shock which can be life-threatening.
The Pot Noodles are being taken off shelves by Unilever as a precaution and no one has yet reported having an allergic reaction, according to The Sun.
The affected pots have a batch code of L9282 and a best before date of July 2020 which can be found on the rim of the pot.
If you or someone you know has a celery or mustard allergy, you should check the pack before eating it.
In a recall notice on the Food Standards Agency’s website, it says: ‘As the safety of the people that buy and use our products is always our number one priority, we are taking the voluntary precaution of recalling this batch as it could pose a health risk for people with allergies.
Mustard and celery allergies are rare in the UK but reactions to them can be severe and even life-threatening
‘No other Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato batches or other Pot Noodle products are affected.
‘We would like to apologise for any inconvenience and concern caused and thank everyone in advance for their co-operation.’
If you have purchased the product with the matching batch code and best before date, you are advised to call the dedicated customer care line for free on 0800 146252.