Popular supermarket snack 'that could cause sickness and diarrhoea' recalled

Fionnuala Boyle

18 February 2025 at 11:09 am·2-min read

A customer looks at goods on a shelf in a supermarket — -Credit:Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Brits have been issued an important alert after a popular supermarket snack was pulled from the shelves. Sour Cream and Onion Flavour Chips from Boundless have been recalled due to a possible health risk.

The 80g packets, sold in leading UK retailers including Asda, have been whipped off the stands because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced.

Boundless claim to be "gut happy snacking," but milk intolerant consumers who tuck into the chips without seeing the recall warning first could suffer symptoms including stomach pain and discomfort, as per NHS guidance.

Affected individuals may experience diarrhoea or constipation, as well as feelings of nausea or vomiting. Symptoms of milk intolerance can appear within minutes or several hours after consuming products containing lactose.

Boundless say point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

The chip company's advice to consumers is that if you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead, return it to store for a refund.

Undeclared milk in specific batches of Boundless Sour Cream and Onion Flavour Chips -Credit:FSAI

Best Before dates and batch codes affected:

Best before 30.11.2025, batch code 31724

Best before 30.11.2025, batch code 32424

Best before 31.12.2025, batch code 34624

Best before 31.12.2025, batch code 34724

Symptoms ranging from mild to severe include:

Hives or skin rash
Wheezing or shortness of breath
Itching or tingling around the lips or mouth
Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
Coughing
Vomiting
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhoea, possibly with blood
Anaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic reaction)

Symptoms of milk intolerance include:

Bloating or gas
Stomach cramps
Diarrhoea
Nausea (sometimes accompanied by vomiting)
Indigestion
Runny nose
Watery eyes

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