Sainsbury’s recalls its Fruit and Honey Seed Mix due to undeclared nuts
- The problem
- Nuts
- Allergen
- Almond, Cashew, Nuts – 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 to nuts, do not eat it. Instead return it to the Sainsbury’s store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Risk
Nuts
This product may contain almond and cashew nuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
Action taken by the company
Sainsbury’s 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 to nuts, do not eat it. Instead return it to the Sainsbury’s store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Sainsbury’s is recalling its Fruit and Honey Seed Mix because a small number of packets may contain almonds and cashew nuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.
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 18 June 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.