Tesco and Morrisons recall sandwich topping 'that could cause stomach pain and vomiting'
A popular British supermarket item "that could cause stomach pain and vomiting" has been recalled. The product that has disappeared from store shelves is often stocked in stores including Morrison's and Tesco.
Jars of Baxter’s Sliced Gherkins Crunchy & Sweet have been found to contain mustard which is not mentioned on the label. The product is potentially dangerous to anyone with an allergy to mustard.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) sounded the alarm on Friday, February 28. Baxter’s Food Group has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
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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 FSA warned: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat it. Instead dispose of the product and contact the customer care team on 0800 389 8389 and CCUK@baxters.com for a replacement."
The product affected is Baxter’s Sliced Gherkins Crunchy and Sweet. The pack size is 540g and the batch code is 2400059 2400060 2400061 2400062. The item has a best before date of June 2026.
According to Anaphylaxis UK, a UK charity dedicated to people at risk of serious allergic reactions, the symptoms of mustard allergy usually come on quickly, within minutes of eating the food.
Mild to moderate symptoms may include a red raised rash (known as hives or urticaria) anywhere on the body, a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth, swelling of lips, face or eyes, and stomach pain or vomiting.
A more serious reaction is called anaphylaxis, which involves difficulty breathing or affects the heart rhythm or blood pressure. In extreme cases there could be a dramatic fall in blood pressure.
The person may become weak and floppy and have a sense of something terrible happening. The person may even collapse or suffer lack of consciousness, and serious symptoms can be deadly on rare occasions, the charity states.
More serious symptoms include swelling in the throat, tongue or upper airways, sudden onset wheezing, breathing difficulty, dizziness, feeling faint, tiredness, confusion, pale clammy skin, and loss of consciousness.
