Allergy alert 15 January 2020

Waitrose recalls Waitrose 2 Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with red wine & herbs because of undeclared gluten

Yes – this has been recalled

Affected: Waitrose 2 Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with red wine & herbs
The problem: Wheat (gluten)
Allergen: Gluten, Wheat – 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 or intolerance to gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Source: Food Standards Agency Official notice ↗

Products affected

Waitrose 2 Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with red wine & herbs

Pack size: 270g
Use by All dates from 15 December 2019 up to and including 21 January 2020

Risk

Wheat (gluten)
This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.

Action taken by the company

Waitrose 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. 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 or intolerance to gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

More information

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose 2 Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with red wine & herbs because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.

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 January 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.