AVOCA recalls AVOCA curry products because of undeclared crustaceans
Why it was recalled
Avoca is recalling a number of Avoca curry products because they contain crustaceans which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
Allergens involved: Crustaceans
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Thai Green Chicken Curry | 580g 1450g | All | All use by dates, up to and including 15 July 2021 |
| Avoca Thai Green Sweet Potato and Snap Pea Curry | 580g 1500g | All | All use by dates, up to and including 15 July 2021 |
| Avoca Thai Red Chicken Curry | 590g 1600g | All | All use by dates, up to and including 15 July 2021 |
| Avoca Spiced Black Bean, Kale and Squash Laksa | 590g 1600g | All | All use by dates, up to and including 15 July 2021 |
What you should do
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat them. Instead return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Action taken by the business
Avoca is recalling the above products 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 products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-AA-44-2021 · Last updated 8 July 2021
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