Waitrose has had to recall a drinks product due to milk potentially being contaminated inside of it.
The supermarket has issued an urgent recall for Grind Iced Vanilla Oat Latte Coffee, with the risk of milk contamination that could cause diarrhoea, stomach cramping, and vomiting.
Grind Iced Vanilla Oat Latte Coffee
Brand: Grind
Best before date: February 2, 2025
The coffee could have milk contaminated inside of it
WAITROSE
The supermarket said to customers: “Do not consume [and] package up [the] item.”
Waitrose added: “Return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund.
“We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.”
For further information, customers can call Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.
Allergy UK has information about cow’s milk allergy. Experts said: “Cow’s milk allergy (also known as cow’s milk protein allergy or CMPA) is an immune system response to proteins found in cow’s milk, primarily casein and whey.
“Unlike lactose intolerance, which involves the inability to digest lactose (milk sugar), CMA is an allergic reaction to specific proteins within the milk.
“Cows’ milk allergy, is one of the most common childhood food allergies and it is estimated to affect around 7 per cent of babies under one, though most children grow out of it.
“Allergic symptoms may be called mild, moderate, or severe. However, it is important to remember that many of the symptoms of delayed allergies, such as eczema, colic, reflux and diarrhoea are common in infants and milk allergy is only one of a number of possible causes.”
Allergy UK experts said there are several common symptoms of cow’s milk allergy.
- Skin reactions such as hives, eczema, redness, or itching
- Gastrointestinal issues include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, or discomfort
- Respiratory symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath
- General discomfort can display as fussiness, irritability, and refusal to feed
Food recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
