Shoppers have been warned of crisps that could pose a serious health risk to those with allergies and food intolerances.
Products have been pulled from UK stores as they contain allergens not mentioned on the packaging.
Orion Turtle Chips Sweetcorn Flavour
| Pack size | 80g |
|---|---|
| Best before | 10 April 2025 and 24 April 2025 |
Orion Turtle Chips Sweetcorn Flavour crisps were recalled
FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) stated milk, soya and wheat (gluten) are all present, but have not been declared.
It said: “Unisnacks Europe Ltd are recalling Orion Turtle Chips Sweetcorn Flavour because of undeclared milk, soya and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label.
“This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to soya and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.”
Milk, soya and wheat allergies can vary in severity, but can be extremely dangerous.
According to NHS, symptoms of coeliac disease can include abdominal pain (stomach ache), bloating and flatulence, indigestion, constipation and vomiting.
Those affected may also experience fatigue, an itchy rash, and tingling and numbness in hands and feet.
The FSA shared further advice for anyone who had bought the affected batches. It said: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, soya, and wheat (gluten) or coeliac disease, do not eat it.
“Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact Unisnacks Europe Ltd on 0800 195 6438 or [email protected].”
Food recalls are not common, but they should be taken seriously by consumers.
Britons were issued a warning over crisps that were recalled as they could cause sickness and diarrhoea.
