Urgent recall of gluten-free chocolate cereal sold at Morrisons: Own-brand item poses ‘risk’ to Brits with allergies due to three undeclared ingredients
- Gluten-free breakfast cereals contain hazelnut, milk and oats, but this is not stated on the box
- The Food Standards Agency has issued a ‘do not eat’ warning due to allergy fears
Morrisons has recalled a gluten-free breakfast cereal because it contains hazelnut, milk and gluten-free oats not listed on the packaging.
The supermarket’s own brand chocolate crackers pose a ‘risk’ to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to the three undeclared ingredients, experts say.
That’s why the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has told customers with allergies: ‘Don’t eat it.’
Instead, anyone who purchased the packs can return them to their nearest store for a full refund, Morrisons said.
Only the batch with an expiration date of September 18, 2024 is subject to the recall.
Morrison’s own cereal chocolate crackles, which are gluten-free, contain hazelnut, milk and oats – which is not stated on the box
Morrisons has also sent a sales notice to its customers explaining why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have purchased the products
The chocolate crackles, sold in boxes of 300 grams, can be returned without a receipt.
Morrisons has also sent a sales notice to its customers explaining why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have purchased the products.
The supermarket said: ‘We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and reassure customers of our continued commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety.’
The FSA carries out food recalls – asking customers to return a product – when problems are spotted with food that means it should not be sold.
According to the NHS, tree nut allergies and cow’s milk allergies are some of the most common food allergies.
But you can be allergic to almost any type of food, including oats, celery, mustard, sesame seeds and lupine flour found in some baked goods.
Tree nuts include walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, cashews, pistachios and Brazil nuts. These can make those who are allergic feel nauseous, dizzy and have itchy skin.
Other common symptoms include swelling of the lips, face and eyes, coughing and diarrhea, the NHS says.
Patients are advised to avoid the triggers and told to carry EpiPens or other life-saving auto-injectors in case they are struck by a reaction.
Allergies can cause anaphylactic shock – a fatal overreaction of the immune system that can kill within minutes.
People who cannot consume milk are allergic to the proteins in cow’s milk or cannot digest the sugar in the product, also known as lactose intolerance.
Symptoms can range from just a rash and itching to vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. It can occur within minutes of eating or drinking products containing dairy.
As with tree nut allergies, it can cause anaphylaxis in severe cases.
About three in a hundred babies have a cow’s milk allergy, but most outgrow it during childhood.
Older children and adults who are allergic to cow’s milk usually have a more severe allergy.
Many products on supermarket shelves that are not typical dairy products still contain milk, such as cereals, breads, cookies, crackers, sauces and cakes.