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The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Major UK supermarket with 300 stores urgently recalls popular ready meal over dangerous health risk
A MAJOR UK supermarket with 300 stores has urgently recalled a popular ready meal over a dangerous health risk. Farmfoods issued a warning over the Indian-inspired takeaway meal because of allergy fears. Farmfoods is recalling its Farmfoods Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry because it contains prawns which are not mentioned on the label. The product contains crustaceans (prawns) which are not mentioned on the packing. Farmfoods said it poses a "potential health risk" to "individuals with seafood allergies or intolerances". The recall covers food with the product code L550 in a 400g pack and a best before date of February 13 2026. Shoppers are being asked to return the affected items to their nearest store, where a full refund will be provided. No receipt is needed for you to return the pack. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) added: "For further information, please contact Farmfoods customer services on 0121 700 7160." Farmfoods said in its warning notice: "It has come to our attention that a limited quantity of our 400g Farmfoods Keralan Chicken Curry (product code L550) with 13/02/2026 best-before date were mistakenly produced with prawns. "This ingredient is not declared on the product label, posing a potential health risk to individuals with seafood allergies or intolerances. "If you have this product and have any type of seafood allergy or intolerance, please do not consume the product. Viral 'Dubai-style' chocolate is pulled from UK supermarket shelves over dangerous health risk "Please return the affected product to the store where the product was purchased for a full refund. No receipt is required. "We take consumer safety very seriously and sincerely apologise to our loyal customers for this situation and any inconvenience it may have caused. The best before date is shown on the bottom right corner of the front of pack." The FSA says more than 30 per cent of adults report some types of adverse reactions when eating food. Around 6 per cent of the UK adult population is estimated to have a clinically confirmed food allergy. This equates to around 2.4 million adults in the UK. It comes after a Dubai-style chocolate was pulled from supermarket shelves across the UK, after being found to pose a dangerous health risk. A food alert has been issued to consumers and food businesses warning of the possible health risks the chocolate products present. that have been purchased from certain manufacturers were the subject of the recall. Last month, the Food Standards Agency issued a similar warning about the Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate too, due to it containing peanuts. Shops were told to immediately stop sales of the product, as this was not mentioned on the label. The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later. Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening. In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it's important to know how to recognise them and act quickly. Mild to moderate symptoms include: Itchy mouth, tongue and throat Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria) Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea Runny nose and sneezing Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Swelling of your throat and tongue Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing Feeling tired or confused Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting Skin that feels cold to the touch Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency. Follow these steps if you think you or someone you're with is having an anaphylactic reaction: Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector. Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you're having an anaphylactic reaction. Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you're struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you're pregnant, lie on your left side). If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it's still in the skin. If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector. Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better. Sources: Allergy UK, NHS
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Urgent recall for ready meal enjoyed by thousands due to contamination with deadly allergen
Farmfoods is urgently recalling one of its popular ready meals after it emerged that some batches had been mispcaked contain undeclared allergens. The Farmfoods Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry has been pulled from shelves because a 'limited quantity were mistakenly produced with prawns', which is not declared on the label. According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) this means the ready meal is a 'possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans (prawns).' The recall applies to 400g meals under batch code L550 and with a best before date of 13 February 2026—shown on the bottom right corner on the front of the pack. Crustacean allergies can be life-threatening. Even tiny amounts can trigger symptoms such as hives, swelling, vomiting and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis—a medical emergency which can be fatal if not treated quickly. The FSA advised: 'If you have bought the affected product and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat it. 'Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.' Farmfoods added it had been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform consumers about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers, explaining why the product is being recalled and what to do it they have bought it. Farmfoods customers can also contact the retailer's customer service team on 0121 700 7160 for more information. In the UK, shellfish allergies are estimated to affect up to three per cent of the adult population—approximately 1.5million people. Sufferers can often tolerate specific types of shellfish, such as mollusks—oysters, mussels etc—while being allergic to crustaceans such as prawns, lobster and crab. The most effect treatments is an injection of adrenaline, and sufferers of severe allergies are encouraged to carry an auto-injector, such as an EpiPen. Anyone experiencing anaphylaxis should seek emergency medical attention immediately, even if symptoms seem to improve after the injection. The recall comes after a series of high-profile tragedies linked to undeclared allergens on packaging. On 17 July 2016, 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died after eating a Pret a Manger baguette containing undeclared sesame seeds. Her death triggered the introduction of a new food and safety law in 2021, known as Natasha's law, which necessitates full ingredient and allergen labelling on all food made on premises and pre-packed for direct sale. The Anaphylaxis UK charity advises that anyone experiencing swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, dizziness or collapse after consuming a product should use an adrenaline auto-injector immediately if prescribed, and call 999. Farmfoods have apologised for any inconvenience caused but have not disclosed how the labelling error occurred.
