ASDA recalls ASDA Frozen Smooth Mashed Potato because of undeclared gluten
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-AA-77-2018
Reason for the recall
Wheat (gluten) This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- Wheat (gluten)
- This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
ReasonWheat (gluten) This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or…
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Product
ASDA Frozen Smooth Mashed Potato
- Category
- Allergy alert
- ASDA is recalling ASDA Frozen Smooth Mashed Potato because a small number of packs may incorrectly contain potato croquettes instead of mashed potato. Potato croquettes contain wheat (gluten), which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
- ASDA Frozen Smooth Mashed Potato (900g) — Best before: 31 May 2019
What to do
- ASDA is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact 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. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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