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Asda withdraws one date code of Asda Pick 'n' Mix Mexican Rice due to incorrect labelling resulting in undeclared allergen information

Tuesday 16 June 2009

Allergens: milk, shellfish, fish and gluten (wheat)

Ref: AA/2009

Product

Asda Pick 'n' Mix Mexican Rice

Risk

The implicated product mentioned below actually contains Mexican Paella. Therefore the product contains milk, shellfish, fish and gluten (wheat), which are not declared on the label. This makes the product a potential health risk for people who are allergic or intolerant to these allergens.

Product identification

Action taken by the company

Asda has withdrawn the affected date code from sale. In addition, the company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal. Notices will be displayed in all stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the withdrawal, and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product.

No other Asda products are known to be affected.

Advice to consumers

Customers with an allergy or intolerance to milk, shellfish, fish and gluten (wheat) are advised not to consume this product.

General advice on food allergens can be found at the link below.

Related links

Asda point-of-sale notice Asda Pick 'n' Mix Mexican Rice withdrawal (issued June 2009)

Download pdf  (pdf 54KB)

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Food allergy online training Visit the website (External) Anaphylaxis Campaign Visit the website (External) Allergy UK Visit the website (External) Asda Visit the company website

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