Walkers recalls Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps because of incorrect allergen labelling
- Affected
- Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps; Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps
- 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 any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat (gluten), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps
- Pack size: 40g
- Best before All best before dates up to and including 29 January 2019
Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps
- Pack size: 73g Price Marked Pack (‘Only £1 RRP’)
- Best before All best before dates up to and including 29 January 2019
Risk
Wheat (gluten)
The products contain wheat making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
Action taken by the company
Walkers is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted 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 tell 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 or intolerance to wheat (gluten), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Walkers is recalling Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not emphasised correctly on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat (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 14 November 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.