Waitrose Ltd recalls its Low Saturated Fat Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice due to incorrect allergen labelling information
Wednesday 7 January 2009
Allergen: nuts (cashew nut purée)
Ref: A/2009
Product
Waitrose Low Saturated Fat Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice
Risk
Some packs of the above product may contain Chicken Korma with Pilau Rice, which contains nuts (cashew nut puree) which is not declared on the label. The product is, therefore, a potential health risk for individuals with an allergy to nuts.
Product identification
Product: Waitrose Low Saturated Fat Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice, 400g
Use by: 14 January 2008 and 16 January 2008
Action taken by the company
Waitrose Ltd has recalled the affected date codes from sale. In addition, the company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the recall. Notices have been displayed in all stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the recall, and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product. A copy of the point-of-sale notice issued by Waitrose Ltd can be found at the link below.
No other Waitrose Ltd products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers
Customers who are allergic to nuts are advised not to eat this product.
