Yekta Foods recalls various products because of undeclared allergens
- Affected
- Yekta Foods Mixed Seven Spices; Yekta Achachi Chickpeas Candy; Yekta Foods Homemade Sweets (402); Yekta Foods Homemade Sweets (282); Yekta Foods Homemade Sweets (205)
- The problem
- These products contain celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and wheat (gluten). This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- Allergen
- Almond, Celery, Gluten, Mustard, Nuts, Pistachio nut, Sesame, 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 products and have an allergy to celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Yekta Foods Mixed Seven Spices
- Pack size: 100g
- Best before All dates
Yekta Achachi Chickpeas Candy
- Pack size: 475g
- Best before All dates
Yekta Foods Homemade Sweets (402)
- Pack size: 500g
- Best before All dates
Yekta Foods Homemade Sweets (282)
- Pack size: 850g
- Best before All dates
Yekta Foods Homemade Sweets (205)
- Pack size: 1050g
- Best before All dates
Risk
These products contain celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and wheat (gluten). This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
Action taken by the company
Yekta Foods is recalling the above products from customers. 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.
What you should do
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy to celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Yekta Foods is recalling various products because they contain celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and wheat (gluten), which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and/or 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 13 March 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.