Waitrose recalls Waitrose Thrive Fish Pie because of undeclared egg
- Affected
- Waitrose Thrive Fish Pie
- The problem
- Egg
- Allergen
- Egg – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg do not eat it. Instead return it to the Waitrose and Partners store for a full refund.
Products affected
Waitrose Thrive Fish Pie
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code L1272 · Best before end date: March 2023
Risk
Egg
This product contains egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Action taken by the company
Waitrose is recalling the above product from customers and will be contacting the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall 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 egg do not eat it. Instead return it to the Waitrose and Partners store for a full refund.
More information
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Thrive Fish Pie because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error some packs contain a beef lasagne with egg as an ingredient but which is not declared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
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 20 November 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.