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Waitrose Ltd recalls a single batch of Waitrose Salmon Tagliatelle due to undeclared prawns

Tuesday 19 August 2008

Allergen: Shellfish (prawns)

Ref: AP/2008

Product

Waitrose Deliciously Different Salmon Tagliatelle with Petits Pois, Asparagus and Fresh Spinach

Risk

Due to a manufacturing error, a small batch of Waitrose Salmon Tagliatelle contains prawns, which are not declared on the ingredient list. This makes this product a potential health risk for people with an allergy to shellfish.

Product identification

Product name: Waitrose Deliciously Different Salmon Tagliatelle with Petits Pois, Asparagus and Fresh Spinach, 355g
Use by: 20 AUG 2008

Action taken by the company

Waitrose Ltd has recalled the product and contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the recall. Notices are being displayed in all stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the recall, and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product.

The text of the recall notice issued by Waitrose Ltd can be found below.

No other Waitrose Ltd products are known to be affected.

Advice to consumers

Customers with an allergy to shellfish are advised not to eat the product.

Text of the notice issued by Waitrose Ltd

Product Recall

Waitrose Deliciously Different Salmon Tagliatelle with Petits Pois, Asparagus & Fresh Spinach
Use By: 20th August 2008

The above line is being recalled as a precautionary measure after prawns were inadvertently included into the product and it therefore presents a risk to those with shellfish allergy. Customers may wish to return product to a local branch of Waitrose for a full refund.

No other lines are affected.

We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused.

For further information, customers should call Waitrose Customer Services on 0800 188884.

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