Sainsbury’s recalls ‘by Sainsbury’s Coconut & Yogurt filled Breakfast Biscuits’ and ‘by Sainsbury’s Cocoa filled Breakfast Biscuits’ due to undeclared sesame
- Affected
- by Sainsbury’s Coconut & Yogurt filled Breakfast Biscuits; by Sainsbury’s Cocoa filled Breakfast Biscuits
- The problem
- Sesame
- Allergen
- Sesame – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to sesame, do not eat them. Instead return the product to your nearest Sainsbury’s store for a full refund.
Products affected
by Sainsbury’s Coconut & Yogurt filled Breakfast Biscuits
- Pack size: 186 g
- Best before end dates: All date codes
by Sainsbury’s Cocoa filled Breakfast Biscuits
- Pack size: 186 g
- Best before end dates: All date codes
Risk
Sesame
These products contain sesame making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
Action taken by the company
Sainsbury’s 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 a point-of-sale notice 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 products. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to sesame, do not eat them. Instead return the product to your nearest Sainsbury’s store for a full refund.
More information
Sainsbury’s is recalling ‘by Sainsbury’s Coconut & Yogurt filled Breakfast Biscuits’ and ‘by Sainsbury’s Cocoa filled Breakfast Biscuits’ because they contain sesame which is not mentioned on the labels. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
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 July 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.