1 week Ago By [email protected] (James Rodger)
Waitrose has issued a warning over two kitchen cupboard staples - and is handing shoppers back full refunds. Waitrose, which has a store in Solihull , has issued an urgent product recall on its website and through the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Waitrose, which is rivalled by Tesco , Asda , Morrisons and Sainsbury's , said: "We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and would like to assure customers of our continued commitment to the highest standards of product quality and food safety.
" It recalled WR CI Yellow Mustard Seeds 58g, adding: " We are recalling WR Cooks Ingredients Yellow Mustard Seeds 58g due to the presence of Peanuts in Mustard Powder and Mustard Seeds. Do not consume. Package up item.
Return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund. READ MORE Millions of drivers will wake up to £145 bill next week at 'worst possible time' "Contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4. We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.
" It also recalled WR CI Pickling Spice 32g and added: " We are recalling WR Cooks Ingredients Pickling Spice 32g due to the presence of Peanuts in Mustard Powder and Mustard Seeds. "Do not consume. Package up item.
Return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund. Contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4. We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.
" 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".
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