Costa Coffee recalls Millionaire Mallow Bites because of undeclared allergens
- Affected
- Millionaire Mallow Bites
- The problem
- Egg, wheat or gluten.
- Allergen
- Egg, 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 egg, wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Millionaire Mallow Bites
- Batch code 19289 · Best before 7 and 8 January 2020
Risk
Egg, wheat or gluten.
This product contains egg and wheat making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg, wheat or gluten.
Action taken by the company
Costa Coffee 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 egg, wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Costa Coffee is recalling Millionaire Mallow Bites because some of the products may not have the correct allergen labelling information. Some of this product has been mistakenly labelled as Cornflake Cluster, therefore does not mention that they contain egg and wheat which means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg, 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 29 October 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.