Merchant Gourmet recalls Red and White Quinoa 250g pouch because of undeclared allergens
Why it was recalled
Merchant Gourmet is recalling its Red and White Quinoa because it contains barley (gluten) and 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, barley or gluten.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Gourmet Red and White Quinoa | 250g | L3 2012L00156 | – |
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to barley, wheat or gluten do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Action taken by the business
Merchant Gourmet 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. This notice explains 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.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-AA-10-2021 · Last updated 27 March 2021
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