Co-op recalls Bakery Short Crust Mince Pie 4s because of undeclared barley (gluten)

Products affected

Co-op Bakery Short Crust Mince Pie 4s

• Best before All date codes up to and including 6 November 2019

Risk

Barley (gluten).
This product contains barley (gluten) making it a possible health risk with an allergy or intolerance to barley (gluten).

Action taken by the company

Co-op 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 barley (gluten), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

More information

Co-op is recalling Bakery Short Crust Mince Pie 4s because some of the products may not have the correct allergen labelling information. Some of the labels may not mention barley. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley 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 24 October 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.