Southern Synergy extends its recall of Arnott’s products due to undeclared allergens
- Affected
- Arnott’s Shapes Originals Barbecue; Arnott’s Shapes Originals Pizza; Arnott’s Shapes Originals Savoury; Arnott’s Shapes Originals Cheddar; Arnott’s Cheds
- The problem
- Celery and Mustard
- Allergen
- Celery, Mustard – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to them.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to celery and/or mustard, do not eat them. Instead return them to the place from where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Arnott’s Shapes Originals Barbecue
- Pack size: 175g
- Batch code all · Best before 16 October 2018, 17 October 2018, 7 November 2018, 7 December 2018, 27 December 2018, 15 January 2019, 7 February 2019
Arnott’s Shapes Originals Pizza
- Pack size: 190g
- Batch code all · Best before 10 October 2018, 1 November 2018, 26 November 2018, 19 December 2018, 12 February 2019
Arnott’s Shapes Originals Savoury
- Pack size: 185g
- Batch code all · Best before 25 November 2018
Arnott’s Shapes Originals Cheddar
- Pack size: 175g
- Batch code all · Best before 10 December 2018
Arnott’s Cheds
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code all · Best before 26 December 2018
Risk
Celery and Mustard
These products contain celery and/or mustard making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.
Action taken by the company
Southern Synergy is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to customers why these products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to celery and/or mustard, do not eat them. Instead return them to the place from where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Southern Synergy is extending its recall to include Arnott’s Shapes Originals Savoury, Arnott’s Shapes Originals Cheddar and Arnott’s Cheds, because they contain celery and/or mustard which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.
This is an update on the previous Allergy Alert Notice issued on 09/10/2018 which related to Arnott’s Shapes Originals Barbecue and Arnott’s Shapes Originals Pizza containing celery and/or mustard not mentioned on the label.
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 15 October 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.