Merchant Gourmet recalls Red and White Quinoa 250g pouch because of undeclared allergens
- Affected
- Merchant Gourmet Red and White Quinoa
- The problem
- Barley (gluten), Wheat (gluten)
- Allergen
- Barley, 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 barley, wheat or gluten do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Merchant Gourmet Red and White Quinoa
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code L3 2012L00156 · Best before end of December 2022
Risk
Barley (gluten), Wheat (gluten)
This product contains Barley (gluten) and Wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley, wheat or gluten.
Action taken by the company
Merchant Gourmet is recalling the above product from customers and has 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 or intolerance to barley, wheat or gluten do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Merchant Gourmet is recalling its Red and White Quinoa because it contains barley (gluten) and wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat, 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 27 March 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.