Allergy alert 4 August 2025

Booths recalls Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs because of undeclared wheat (gluten)

Yes – this has been recalled
Affected
Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs
The problem
Wheat (gluten)
Allergen
Gluten, Wheat – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to them.
What to do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency Official notice ↗

Products affected

Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs

  • Pack size: 288g
  • Use by 13 August 2025

Risk

Wheat (gluten)
This product contains wheat making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.

Action taken by the company

Booths 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 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. Please see the attached notice.

What you should do

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

More information

Booths is recalling Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label, due to a packing error causing the product to contain burgers instead of meatballs. The packaging states that the product is gluten free which is incorrect.  This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 4 August 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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