‘May be unsafe' alert as popular Dunnes Stores sweet treat pulled from shelves in new recall over allergy fears
The 'Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie' has been recalled by the
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The Luxury Apple Pie has been recalled
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Customers can return the product for a full refund
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Only one batch of the product has been affected by this recall.
Some packs of the apple pie have been mispacked with the 'Dunnes Stores Luxury Pear and Almond Pie'.
The FSAI said: "The product contains almonds which are not declared on the label.
"This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of almonds, and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch."
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The affected product is in a 750g packet with batch number 242 and a best before date of 16/06/2025.
Anyone with an affected product can return it for a full refund.
A spokesperson added: "We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."
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The HSE said a nut allergy is one of the more common allergens.
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Those who have a food allergy are urged to check the label of any food or drinks for ingredients they are allergic to.
The health bosses warned that allergic reactions usually happen within a few minutes of exposure to the allergen.
They can cause:
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sneezing
a runny or blocked nose
red, itchy, watery eyes
wheezing and coughing
a red, itchy rash
worsening of asthma or eczema symptoms
The HSE said: "Most allergic reactions are mild. Occasionally a severe reaction called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock can happen.
"This is a medical emergency and needs urgent treatment."
Allergies happen when your body's immune system reacts to a particular substance as though it's harmful.
The number of people with allergies increases every year.
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The HSE said the reasons for this are not understood but added: "It could be the result of living in a cleaner, germ-free environment.
"This reduces the number of germs our immune system has to deal with."
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