Booths recalls Lemon Meringue Cake because of undeclared almonds
- Affected
- Booths Lemon Meringue Cake
- The problem
- Nuts (Almonds)
- Allergen
- Almond, Nuts – 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 to nuts, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Booths Lemon Meringue Cake
- Best before 3 February 2020
Risk
Nuts (Almonds)
This product contains almonds (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
Action taken by the company
Booths is recalling the above product from customers and have been advised 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. This notice explains 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 to nuts, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Booths is recalling Lemon Meringue Cake because it contains almonds (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. Due to a packaging error, some products contain Bakewell Cake instead of Lemon Meringue Cake. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
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 22 January 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.