Sainsbury’s has issued a warning to customers not to consume its Onion Rings product due to undeclared ingredients.
The popular snack contains allergens which are not mentioned on the label, posing potential health risks for certain individuals.
The recall affects individuals with allergies to milk, soya, or wheat, as well as those with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease.
Consuming the product could pose a significant health risk for these groups, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned shoppers.
The recall affects individuals with allergies to milk
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Sainsbury’s has taken swift action In response to the recall. The nationwide retailer, which operates 600 supermarkets, has pulled the product from shelves and notified relevant allergy support organisations.
The product recalled is:
Sainsbury’s Onion Rings
- Pack size: 125g
- Best before: February 8 2025
Sainsbury’s has also issued point-of-sale notices explaining the recall and advising customers on necessary steps.
The supermarket’s statement read: “Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary measure of recalling the above product as it may contain What (Gluten), Soya and Milk, which are not mentioned on the label.
“This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease or an allergy to Wheat (Gluten), Soya and/or Milk.
“We are asking customers that have purchased the above products not to consume them and to return them to their nearest Sainsbury’s store, where they will receive a full refund.
“For any concerns or queries or if you are unable to reach a store, then please visit our website Sainsburys.co.uk/help.
“No other products have been affected by this issue. Sainsbury’s would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
According to the NHS, gluten can cause a range of symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating in individuals with Coeliac disease.
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Shoppers should not consume the snack
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Why are products recalled?
According to the FSA, a food is recalled when there is a problem with [the] product. The item “might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
“The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food,” it says.
“In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers”.
