Waitrose recalls Waitrose pasta products because of undeclared pistachio (nuts)
- Affected
- Waitrose Prosciutto Cappelletti; Waitrose Essentials Cheese and Smoked Ham Tortelloni
- The problem
- Pistachio (nuts).
- Allergen
- Nuts, Pistachio nut – 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 pistachio (nuts) do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For more information contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 881, Option 4.
Products affected
Waitrose Prosciutto Cappelletti
- Pack size: 310g
- Use by 20 February 2022 and 21 February 2022
Waitrose Essentials Cheese and Smoked Ham Tortelloni
- Pack size: 300g
- Use by 21 February 2022
Risk
Pistachio (nuts).
These products contain pistachio making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to pistachio (nuts).
Action taken by the company
Waitrose is recalling the above products from customers and they have 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 products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to pistachio (nuts) do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For more information contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 881, Option 4.
More information
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Prosciutto Cappelletti and Waitrose Essentials Cheese and Smoked Ham Tortelloni because of undeclared pistachio (nuts). This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to pistachio (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 3 February 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.