Spices sold in Waitrose have been recalled as they may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This could cause severe reactions for those with an allergy or intolerance.
Yellow Mustard Seeds have been recalled
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Britons have been told to check for two specific items in Waitrose that are known to be affected.
WR CI Yellow Mustard Seeds 58g
Brand: Waitrose
Best Before Date: Aug 2027.
WR CI Pickling Spice 32g
Brand: Waitrose
Best Before Date: Sept 2026.
The retailer stated both items are being recalled “due to the presence of Peanuts in Mustard Powder and Mustard Seeds”.
The supermarket shared advice for anyone who had bought the affected batches. It said: “Do not consume, package up items and return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund.”
Customers can also get more information by contacting Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.
The supermarket chain added: “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.”
Consuming peanuts for anyone with an allergy can be incredibly dangerous and, in some cases, can cause “severe life-threatening reactions”.
Pickling Spice has been pulled from shelves
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Allergy UK states: “Mild to moderate symptoms include itchy mouth, tongue and throat, swelling of lips, around the eyes or face, red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria), vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea and a runny nose and sneezing.”
Severe symptoms can include: “Swelling of the tongue and/or throat, difficulty in swallowing or speaking, change in voice (hoarse voice), wheeze (whistling noise) or persistent cough, difficult or noisy breathing.”
It can also cause “dizziness, collapse, loss of consciousness (due to a drop in blood pressure) and pale, floppy, sudden sleepiness in babies”.
