A red wine has been recalled because it contains sulphites, which have not been mentioned on the label.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned Britons that Chill Bill Spritzy Red Wine from North South Wines Ltd poses a “possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites”.
Chill Bill Spritzy Red Wine
Pack size: 75cl
Lot number: L4011B1
Lot number: L4185B1
‘If you have a sulphites allergy or intolerance, do not consume the product’
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The FSA stated: “North South Wines Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.”
The notice reads: “We are recalling Chill Bill Spritzy Red because it contains sulphites, which are not declared on the back label. This means it is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to sulphites.”
The affected products have Lot numbers L4011B1 and L4185B1, which can be found printed on the bottom of the back label.
Affected shoppers were told: “If you have bought Chill Bill Spritzy Red and you have a sulphites allergy or intolerance, do not consume the product.
“Instead, return the product(s) to store for a full refund (with or without a receipt).” The FSA echoed the advice issued by North South Wines.
For more information, customers can contact North South Wines at 020 3871 9210 or hello@northsouthwines.co.uk.
Allergy UK said: “It is rare for someone to be allergic to sulphites. However, sulphites can cause allergy-like symptoms in people with underlying asthma and allergic rhinitis. The most common reaction is wheezing, tight chest and cough.
“The incidence of sulphite sensitivity in the general population is thought to be less than 2 per cent, but this rises to between five and 13 per cent in asthmatics.
“Severe reactions to sulphites (anaphylaxis) have been reported but are very rare. Some people with urticaria, a type of skin rash, can also experience a worsening of symptoms after eating sulphites.”
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The FSA explained why allergy alerts occur. The Government department said: “Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
“Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).”
“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
This comes as Sainsbury’s shoppers were urged not to eat a popular treat due to potential health risks.
A product recall was also recently issued as a decoration sold in the UK poses a “serious chemical risk” and could “puncture” the skin.
