Waitrose and Partners recalls Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes because of undeclared walnuts (nuts)
- Affected
- Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
- The problem
- Walnuts (nuts)
- Allergen
- Nuts, Walnut – 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 walnuts (nuts), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.
Products affected
Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
- Pack size: Pack of 9 cupcakes
- Best before 20 July 2024
Risk
Walnuts (nuts)
This product contains walnuts (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).
Action taken by the company
Waitrose and Partners are 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. 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 walnuts (nuts), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.
More information
Waitrose and Partners are recalling Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes because they contain walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs contain Coffee and Walnut Cupcakes. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (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 1 July 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.