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Daily Record
29-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Supermarkets issue life threatening recall for Myprotein cookie products
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and more supermarkets have issued an urgent recall on two of the protein-filled products. Various supermarkets in the UK, including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Boots have issued an urgent recall over two Myprotein products that could cause some serious symptoms, and are potentially life threatening. Myprotein's Gooey Filled Cookie Double Chocolate & Caramel snacks have been stripped from shelves as they were found to potentially cause abdominal pain, headaches, and brain fog. Two sizes of the product contain an undeclared wheat protein, which could pose a risk to those with wheat or gluten allergies or intolerances, including coeliac disease. A notice issued by the Food Standards Agency said: 'If you have bought the above product and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund." The recall applies to Myprotein Gooey Filled Cookie – Double Chocolate & Caramel in 75g (Single Cookie) and 12 x 75g (box of 12) packs, reported The Express. The affected batches have the best before dates June 17, 2025, and July 16, 2026. However, all batch codes are being recalled, with the barcode 505610458721. The recall notice added that the undeclared wheat protein was 'in an ingredient supplied for the manufacture of this cookie'. The labelling error means the cookies could pose a serious health risk to anyone with coeliac disease or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. Around half a million people in the UK are thought to live with coeliac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten. In rare cases, allergies to wheat or gluten can trigger a life-threatening reaction with symptoms often beginning within minutes of eating the food. The product's manufacturer, THG Nutrition Limited, has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations to alert their members. And these protein products aren't the only thing to have been stripped from supermarket shelves recently. Haribo has also had to recall one of its popular bags of sweets in the Netherlands. The decision was made after the treats were found to contain traces of cannabis. It was reported today, May 29, that multiple members of one family, alongside several other people, became unwell after consuming the confectionary giant's 1kg pack of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ. The BBC reports that a spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) said that some of the consumers had reported "dizziness" after eating the sweets. The agency further told the Dutch broadcaster SBS6 that "samples were taken and cannabis was found in them". Packs affected by the recall are sold only within the Netherlands and feature a best before date of January 2026. According to reports, only three packs were found to be contaminated, but Haribo has chosen to recall all of its stock as a "precaution." It is said to be unclear how many people have become unwell since eating the sweets, while Dutch media reports that the police were investigating how they managed to be contaminated with traces of cannabis. A further statement has urged shoppers not to consume the sweets, as the affected packs "can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
South Wales Guardian
28-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Asda, Lidl, Tesco & more supermarket recall warnings issued
Recalls have been issued for a variety of reasons, including the presence of disease-causing bacteria, the risk that food may contain plastic, and a breakfast food that may contain insects. If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks. We have rounded up the ongoing product recalls you should be aware of. Nuts have been recalled from sale in the UK due to the presence of a bacteria that can cause sever diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and even kidney failure. Grape Tree is recalling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because they have been contaminated with E. coli. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the nuts with a best before date of July 11, 2026. The affected batch has a code of G41 5 101 250610. A FSA spokesman said: 'Symptoms caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. 'Grape Tree recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. 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 do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please email info@ A popular biscuit has been recalled because it may pose a health risk to shoppers due to a packaging error. THG Nutrition has recalled its Myprotein gooey filled cookie – double chocolate and caramel flavour because it contains wheat not mentioned on the label. As a result, the product is a health risk to anyone with coeliac disease, or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. The affected products have best before dates of June 17 and July 16. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'THG Nutrition Limited is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. 'The company has also issued a recall 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 coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. 'For more information, please telephone 0800 260 6946, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm (outside these hours please leave a voicemail message with your contact details) or email qualityassurance@ Shoppers at Lidl have been warned not to eat a popular snack that may be 'unsafe to eat' as it could contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket has recalled a number of Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut bars because of the possible presence of plastic. Four flavours of the bars are affected by the recall; the cocoa and orange, blueberry muffin, salted caramel, and berry flavoured bars have all been recalled. The affected bars have batch codes of L24316 and L24337, and best before dates of November 2025 and December 2025. Thursday 15 May: @LidlGB recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic #FoodAlert A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency warned shoppers who had purchased the bars not to eat them. They said: 'Lidl is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 'These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. 'If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. 'For further information, please contact Lidl Customer Care on or 0203 966 5566.' A Lidl spokesman added: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.' A lasagne has been recalled and a 'do not eat' warning issued after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned it could be a 'possible health risk'. Giovanni Rana is recalling its La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne due to a packaging error. As a result of the error, some packs may contain the Prawn & Lobster Lasagne, despite the label not listing crustaceans as an ingredient. The affected lasagne has a batch code of L0B510816 and a use by date of June 17. An FSA spokesman said: 'Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has been told 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 to crustaceans, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund (even without a receipt). For further information please contact the company on recall@ Asda shoppers have been issued a 'do not eat' warning after the supermarket giant was forced to issue a recall on some of its chicken. The supermarket has recalled its hot and spicy chicken breast slices because of an incorrect use-by date on the label. Asda has apologised to customers affected by the recall, which covers the hot and spicy chicken breast slices with a use-by date of May 30. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has told warned customers who have purchased the affected chicken not to eat it. Tuesday 29 April 2025 - @Asda recalls Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices because of an incorrect use-by date: They said: 'ASDA is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. '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 do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a refund. For further information, contact ASDA's customer relations line on: 0800 952 0101.' An Asda spokesman added: 'If you have purchased Asda hot and spicy chicken breast slices with a use by date of May 30 please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. 'We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.' Popular chocolate bars sold at a number of UK supermarkets have been recalled as they may contain 'small stones'. Tony's Chocolonely is recalling certain batches of two of its chocolate products because of the 'potential presence of foreign objects'. The chocolate bars which may contain the small stones are the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar 180g and the Everything Bar 180g. Only certain product codes of the chocolate are being recalled. (Image: Tony's Chocolonely) These are the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar codes and best before dates affected: These are the Everything Bar codes and best before dates affected: A spokesman for Tony's Chocolonely UK said: 'We are extremely sorry to have to issue this recall, and for the inconvenience that this will cause people who purchased these products. 'Whilst the probability of a product being affected is low, we always put the safety and satisfaction of our consumers first and that is why we have made the decision to recall these products. 'We apologise to consumers and our partners for the impact this will have. 'This recall only affects these specific products and lot codes. All other Tony's Chocolonely products remain safe to consume and are not impacted. 'Do you have a bar with the impacted lot number(s)? Please don't eat the chocolate. Instead, we kindly ask you that you return the product to the store where you bought it for a refund or replacement.' Tesco has recalled one of its Tesco Free From Meal Kits because it may contain undeclared soya. The presence of soya, not mentioned on the label, makes it a potential health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. The affected products are the Tesco Free From Katsu Curry Meal Kit, affecting all products with a best before date up to and including December 12. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'Tesco is recalling the above products 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 recall 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 products do not eat them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.' Iceland has issued a 'do not eat' warning to its customers over a product that may contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket is recalling its Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because of the risk of plastic in the dish, making it unsafe to eat. The affected products have best before dates of July 23, 2026, and July 30, 2026. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency also told anyone who has purchased the dish not to eat it. Wednesday 19 March. Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because it may contain pieces of plastic #FoodAlert They said: 'Iceland Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall 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 do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please call 0800 328 0800.' An Iceland spokesman added: 'We are taking the precautionary measure of recalling the dates codes of the above product because it may contain hard pieces of plastic making it unsafe to eat. 'Only the best before date codes listed in this notice are affected. 'If you have purchased any of the above product, DO NOT eat it.' A popular breakfast choice sold at Tesco, Ocado, Amazon and other outlets has been recalled because it may contain insects. Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling its Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects. The affected product is the 400g box of granola with a best before date of October 24. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned anyone who has purchased the granola not to eat it but return it to wherever they bought it for a full refund. Thursday 20 March - @rudehealth recalls Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects #FoodAlert A spokesman said: 'The product listed above might contain insects, which may make them unsafe to eat. 'Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. '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 do not eat it. Instead, return it to your local store for a refund. For further information, please contact Rude Health Foods Ltd at hello@ A Rude Health Foods spokesman added: 'No other batches of the chocolate crunch granola or other Rude Health products are affected by this recall. 'If you have bought the above product we advise you do not consumer it. 'We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused to our customers.' If there is 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). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
The Independent
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Popular gym snack recalled over ‘health risk' to coeliacs and customers with gluten intolerance
A popular gym snack has been axed from shelves over fears it could pose a risk to customers with coeliac disease. The 75g Myprotein cookie was recalled because it contained wheat (gluten) that was not mentioned on the product label, The Food Standards Agency said. Coeliac disease is a condition where the immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. This damages the gut so the body cannot properly take in nutrients, according to the NHS. 'THG Nutrition Limited is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall,' the FSA said. 'The company has also issued a recall 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.' The watchdog urged customers to return the snack to the shop from where it was purchased for a full refund. |If you have bought the above product and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it,' it added. In March, a major supermarket recalled a popular snack over fears a salmonella contamination could cause 'severe' diarrhoea and cramps. Lidl urged customers not to eat Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings and to return the 99p snack as quickly as possible. Salmonella symptoms include vomiting, stomach pains, headaches and a high temperature and can last up to three days, according to the NHS. 'Lidl is recalling this product due to the potential presence of Salmonella, which may cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms,' the supermarket said. 'If you have bought the above product, we advise you not to eat it. Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be given.'
Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Popular protein snack recalled as 'do not eat' alert issued over health risk
A widely-sold protein snack has been urgently recalled amid concerns it could pose a serious health risk to certain customers. The recall, issued last week, affects specific batches of Myprotein Gooey Filled Cookie Double Chocolate and Caramel, which contains an ingredient not listed on the packaging. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed that select batches of the cookie, sold in both single 75g packets and boxes of 12, have been found to contain cereals containing gluten - specifically wheat - that is not declared on the label. This could make it dangerous to eat for anyone with with wheat allergies, gluten intolerance or coeliac disease. The affected batches have best before dates ranging from June 17, 2025 to July 16, 2026. Consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of gluten are advised to not eat these products. The FSAI said: "The above batches of Myprotein Gooey Filled Cookie, Double Chocolate and Caramel contain cereals containing gluten (wheat) which is not mentioned on the label. This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of gluten, and, therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches. The affected batches have been recalled." Myprotein issued a voluntary recall on May 22, stating that the issue stems from a limited number of batches produced by a third-party manufacturer, which holds the highest food safety accreditation. The company reassured customers that the vast majority of its products are made in-house under strict quality control. A spokesperson said: "Out of an abundance of caution, we're voluntarily recalling the Myprotein Gooey Filled Cookie - Double Chocolate and Caramel 75g (Single Cookie) and 12 x 75g (Box of 12), due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, wheat. This could be a risk to people with a wheat allergy or coeliac disease. "We would like to reassure you that the product was produced, packaged, and labelled by a third-party manufacturer that holds a BRCGS Grade AA accreditation, which is the highest standard in food safety and quality. The issue identified affects a very limited number of batches from this external supplier. It's important to note that only a very small portion of Myprotein products are produced externally. All of these partners meet strict BRCGS accreditation standards. "The vast majority of Myprotein products are made in-house at our own state-of-the-art facilities, which also hold BRCGS Grade AA accreditation. This ensures full control over quality and safety across our product range. Your safety is our top priority, and we're working closely with our manufacturing partner to understand how this happened and to make sure it doesn't happen again." For affected customers who have purchased the recalled cookies, Myprotein has urged them to either return the product to the retailer or contact their customer service team for a full refund. The spokesperson continued: "If you have a wheat allergy/intolerance or coeliac disease, please do not eat this product, and contact our Customer Services using 0800 260 6946 Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm with your details, and we will provide a full refund. "If you purchased the product from one of our retail partners, please return the product or bring your receipt to the point of purchase or local store for a full refund. "If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Services at 0800 260 6946 Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm." Gluten is a naturally occurring protein found in wheat, barley, rye and related grains. It gives bread its chewy texture and is found in many everyday foods like pasta, cereals and baked goods. For most people, gluten is harmless - but for those with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease, it can lead to unpleasant and sometimes serious health issues. Gluten intolerance still causes unpleasant symptoms, such as: People with gluten intolerance or wheat allergies are strongly advised to avoid eating the recalled cookies.
Wales Online
25-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Tesco and Asda will offer full refunds without receipts if bring popular snack back after recall
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Shoppers have been warned to not eat a popular protein snack that is sold in supermarkets including Tesco, Asda and Iceland. This is due to concerns that it could pose a health risk. They are offering refunds at stores, even if shoppers don't have a receipt. Some packets of the Myprotein double chocolate and caramel gooey filled cookies have been pulled as they contain wheat, which is not mentioned on the label. The product has therefore been pulled over concerns that the snack could pose a risk to anyone with coeliac disease, or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. Coeliac disease is an auto immune condition where sufferers cannot digest gluten. THG Nutrition Limited which manufactures the product, said that the recall affects packets with best before dates between June 17, 2025 to July 16, 2026. The product comes in pack sizes of 75g single cookies and boxes of 12 cookies. Tesco said: "If you've bought an affected product(from Tesco), please don't eat it. Instead, return it to a Tesco store where a full refund or replacement will be given. No receipt is required." Anyone who purchased the product online should contact Myprotein for a refund. (Image: Tesco) In a recall notice published online, THG Nutrition Limited said: "We are recalling Myprotein Gooey Filled Cookie, Double Chocolate and Caramel due to the presence of undeclared Wheat Protein in an ingredient supplied for the manufacture of this cookie. "If you have bought Myprotein Gooey Filled Cookie, Double Chocolate and Caramel as detailed above, do not eat it if you have an allergy to wheat." In a separate statement, Myprotein said: "Out of an abundance of caution, we're voluntarily recalling the double chocolate and caramel gooey filled cookie, due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, wheat. "If you purchased the product from one of our retail partners, please return the product or bring your receipt to the point of purchase or local store for a full refund. "It's important to note that only a very small portion of Myprotein products are produced externally. The vast majority of Myprotein products are made in-house at our own state-of-the-art facilities. "This ensures full control over quality and safety across our product range. Your safety is our top priority, and we're working closely with our manufacturing partner to understand how this happened and to make sure it doesn't happen again." Myprotein products affected by the recall Myprotein Gooey Filled Cookie, Double Chocolate and Caramel Pack size - 75g (Single Cookie) and 12X 75g (Box of 12) Batch codes - All codes Best Before - 17 June 2025 to 16 July 2026
