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The Independent
06-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Urgent recall for popular Birds Eye frozen food over allergy risk
An urgent recall has been issued for a popular Birds Eye branded frozen food over an allergy risk. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced Birds Eye Ltd. is recalling Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread because it contains milk, an ingredient that is not mentioned on the label. The FSA said in a statement issued on Wednesday: 'The garlic bread has been mispacked with a garlic bread that contains cheese. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.' The affected batch has the code 5020, weighs 218g and is marked with a best before date of December 2025. The FSA urges customers with an allergy or intolerance to milk to not eat the food if they have bought a product that may be affected. Instead, they are advised by Birds Eye to return the food item to the store where they purchased it to obtain a full refund. The latest recall comes as an investigation was launched in the UK last week after Coca-Cola recalled drinks in some countries in Europe. The popular soft drink manufacturer urgently recalled cans of Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Appletiser and other beverages with production codes between 328 GE and 338 GE in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands due to elevated levels of chlorate. The FSA said on 27 January it had opened an investigation into whether any Coca-Cola products containing higher levels of the chemical were on sale in the UK. Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals, which are frequently used to sterilise water. It can cause iodine deficiency in people and is regulated with legal maximum residue limits for a range of foods, including fresh produce, according to Food Standards Scotland.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Goodfella's pizza recalled after health risk packing mistake
Birds Eye Ltd. is recalling Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. The garlic bread has been mispacked with a garlic bread that contains cheese. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Birds Eye is recalling the 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 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. Data suggests that about 8% of the UK population is affected by lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is more prevalent among people of Asian or African-Caribbean descent in the UK. READ MORE: Aldi customer says she found 'bumhole in stewed steak tin' READ MORE: Pensioner seen wheeling 'decomposed' body of daughter around UK shopping centre Globally, approximately 65% of people experience some form of lactose intolerance, with higher rates observed in East Asian populations Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread Pack size 5020 December 2025 If you have bought the product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, go to the Goodfella's contact us page at or call the Birds Eye UK Freephone number on 0800 088 5573. Sometimes there will be 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). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert. A milk allergy is an immune system reaction to proteins in milk (usually casein or whey). Symptoms can appear within minutes to hours after consuming dairy. Skin reactions – Hives, rash, redness, or eczema Swelling – Lips, face, tongue, or throat (angioedema) Digestive issues – Vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps Respiratory symptoms – Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, nasal congestion Anaphylaxis (Severe reaction) – Can cause difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness (requires emergency treatment) Colic-like symptoms (in infants) Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea Blood or mucus in stool (common in babies with milk allergy) Eczema flare-ups Unlike lactose intolerance (which affects digestion due to lack of lactase enzyme), a milk allergy is an immune reaction and can be life-threatening. If you suspect a milk allergy, it's best to see a doctor for allergy testing.
