Novo Farina recalls Simpleas Lightly Salted Pea Snack because of undeclared gluten
- Affected
- Simpleas Lightly Salted Pea Snack
- The problem
- Barley, oats, wheat or gluten
- Allergen
- Barley, Gluten, Oats, 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, oats, wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Simpleas Lightly Salted Pea Snack
- Pack size: 23g
- Batch code 028 21 · Best before 28 January 2022
Risk
Barley, oats, wheat or gluten
This product contains gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley, oats, wheat or gluten.
Action taken by the company
Novo Farina 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, oats, wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Novo Farina is recalling Simpleas Lightly Salted Pea Snack because it contains 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 barley, oats, 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 4 June 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.