Southern Synergy extends its recall of Arnott’s products due to undeclared allergens
Why it was recalled
Southern Synergy is extending its recall to include Arnott’s Shapes Originals Savoury, Arnott’s Shapes Originals Cheddar and Arnott’s Cheds, because they contain celery and/or mustard which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.
This is an update on the previous Allergy Alert Notice issued on 09/10/2018 which related to Arnott’s Shapes Originals Barbecue and Arnott’s Shapes Originals Pizza containing celery and/or mustard not mentioned on the label.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnott’s Shapes Originals Barbecue | 175g | all | – |
| Arnott’s Shapes Originals Pizza | 190g | all | – |
| Arnott’s Shapes Originals Savoury | 185g | all | – |
| Arnott’s Shapes Originals Cheddar | 175g | all | – |
| Arnott’s Cheds | 250g | all | – |
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to celery and/or mustard, do not eat them. Instead return them to the place from where they were bought for a full refund.
Action taken by the business
Southern Synergy 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 issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to customers why these products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-AA-72-2018-update-1 · Last updated 15 October 2018
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Data sourced from the UK Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Yum Britannia is an independent service and is not affiliated with the FSA.