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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
‘Do NOT eat' warning to Scots shoppers as major UK supermarket issues urgent recall over lethal health risk
AN URGENT "do not eat" warning has been issued to Scots after a major UK supermarket recalled a popular product. Waitrose has recalled a popular ready meal over fears that it could pose a lethal health risk. Shoppers have been urged not to eat Waitrose's Indian Takeaway for two as it contains ingredients which are not mentioned on the packaging. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) revealed that some of the ready meals have been "mispacked" with spring rolls. Which means the ingredients in the spring rolls are not included on the product's label. And this could pose a serious allergy risk to anyone who is allergic to sesame or soya. The health company released a statement which said: "Waitrose and Partners is recalling Waitrose Indian Takeaway for two because some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label. "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame and/or soya." The recall affects products with a pack size of 1412g and a use by date of July 25, 2025. The FSA urged people to return the products to the store they purchased them from for a full refund. Waitrose's recall notice instructs customers: "Do not consume. Package up item. "Return the product to your local Waitrose and Partners Branch for a refund." 'Do not eat' warning issued for much-loved Scots brand Customers can also contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 844, option 4, for more information. Waitrose's Indian Takeaway isn't the only product to be urgently recalled recently. On Monday, we revealed that a Scottish firm pulled 13 jams from shop shelves over fears that they may contain sulphites. Sarah Gray's, a food company based in Cupar, Fife, produces a range of homemade preserves, chutneys and marmalades which are made using local ingredients. In an allergy alert published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the strawberry and champagne/prosecco jams may pose a possible health risk due to the presence of sulphites, an ingredient which is not mentioned on the packaging. The products are unsuitable for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Anyone who has purchased the products and has a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide or sulphites has been told not to eat them. And last month, a popular condiment was recalled in Scotland over fears it could cause "serious" food poisoning. Shoppers were warned not to eat Trotter's Fresh Wild Garlic Pesto after the FSA deemed it to be "unsafe".
Irish Times
27-06-2025
- Irish Times
Hub Himalayan takeaway review: Deep Nepalese flavour with no shortcuts
What's on offer? Hub Himalayan first opened its doors in Cabra, Dublin 7 , in July 2017. It is run by a second-generation restaurateur whose family comes from Namche Bazaar – the Sherpa town that serves as the gateway to Everest and a powerful symbol of Nepalese identity. Hub Himalayan follows a nine-spice rule built on freshly ground garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, and other whole spices. Ginger, garlic, coriander and mint are used fresh instead of pastes, and hard-to-source spices are imported directly from Nepal. There are no artificial colours – just the warmth of a well-made curry. What did we order? Vegetable mo:mos, Gurkha seekh kebab, samosa, Himalayan paneer masala (with rice), Hub Himalayan prawn jalfrezi (with rice), Gorkhali lamb special (hot, with rice) and GOC naan. How was the service? Ordering online was straightforward, and the food arrived by motorbike, still hot, intact and well-packed. READ MORE Was the food nice? The mo:mos were loosely folded steamed dumplings, filled with cabbage, carrot, potato and ginger – light but punchy, with heat that built as you ate. The samosas, large and filo-like rather than puffed, came stuffed with potato, onion and peas, with what tasted like tamarind – quite different from the usual takeaway version. The Gurkha seekh kebab arrived topped with sautéed peppers, onions and herbs. Looser than the usual densely packed skewer, it was gently spiced and well balanced. The paneer masala, served with rice, was mild and creamy – long strips of paneer in a thick, creamy curry, heavy on richness and light on heat. The prawn jalfrezi offered more edge: a tangy, tomato-forward sauce with less sweetness, more acidity, and a satisfying cling to the rice. But the standout was the Gorkhali lamb – slow-cooked, tender, and deeply flavoured, in a nutty brown sauce with serious depth. Not as thick as the other two curries, but far more layered – spices that hit, then linger. Even the GOC naan held its own – fresh, not doughy, scattered with coriander – while the three dips (a sharp tomato-chilli, a sweet mint yoghurt and a tamarind blend) were nicely done and certainly not an afterthought. What about the packaging? There was a mix of containers – cardboard tubs for the curries, foil trays and bags for the starters and plastic containers for the rice. What did it cost? €79.42 for dinner for three people: Vegetable mo:mos, €6.99; Gurkha seekh kebab, €6.99; samosa, €5.99; Himalayan paneer masala (with rice), €15.99; Hub Himalayan prawn jalfrezi (with rice), €18.49; Gorkhali lamb special (hot, with rice), €17.99; GOC naan, €3.99; and service fee, €2.99. Where does it deliver? Open Tue-Sun, 5pm-11pm. Delivery within a broad radius. Would I order it again? Yes, this is food made with care. It tasted like it came from around the corner, not across town.
