Co-op recalls five soup products because of undeclared mustard
- Affected
- Co-op Chicken & Vegetable Broth; Co-op Chicken & Vegetable Broth; Co-op Chunky Vegetable Soup; Co-op Chunky Vegetable Soup; Co-op Irresistible Tomato & Lentil Soup
- The problem
- Mustard
- Allergen
- Mustard – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought the any of the above products and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat them. Instead return to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Co-op Chicken & Vegetable Broth
- Pack size: 400g
- Use by 3 March 2019, 9 March 2019, 16 March 2019, 26 March 2019
Co-op Chicken & Vegetable Broth
- Pack size: 600g
- Use by 3 March 2019, 9 March 2019, 11 March 2019, 16 March 2019, 17 March 2019, 18 March 2019, 19 March 2019, 22 March 2019, 24 March 2019, 26 March 2019
Co-op Chunky Vegetable Soup
- Pack size: 400g
- Use by 8 March 2019, 11 March 2019, 16 March 2019, 19 March 2019, 30 March 2019
Co-op Chunky Vegetable Soup
- Pack size: 600g
- Use by 2 March 2019, 8 March 2019, 11 March 2019, 16 March 2019, 19 March 2019, 26 March 2019, 30 March 2019
Co-op Irresistible Tomato & Lentil Soup
- Pack size: 600g
- Use by 3 March 2019, 9 March 2019, 12 March 2019, 17 March 2019, 23 March 2019, 26 March 2019
Risk
Mustard
These products contain mustard making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Action taken by the company
Co-op is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued point-of-sale notices to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notices.
What you should do
If you have bought the any of the above products and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat them. Instead return to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Co-op is recalling five soup products because they contain mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
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 26 February 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.