Waitrose & Partners recalls Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts
- Affected
- Name: Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s (pack of 9)
- 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.
Products affected
Name: Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s (pack of 9)
- Best before 06 October 2020
Risk
Walnuts (nuts)
This product contains walnuts (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with allergy to nuts.
Action taken by the company
Waitrose & Partners is 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. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells 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.
More information
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts (nuts). The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead. Therefore, the product contains walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. 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 17 September 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.