Update 1: Wanis recalls Tropical Sun Semolina Fine and Coarse because of undeclared wheat (gluten)
Why it was recalled
Wanis is recalling Tropical Sun Semolina Fine and Coarse products because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. This recall has been extended to include the Semolina Coarse product.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Sun Semolina Fine | 1.5kg | WAN1597 WAN1621 WAN1517 WAN1319 WAN1282 WAN1239 WAN1187 WAN1125 WAN1018 WAN0957 WAN0799 WAN0784 WAN0745 WAN0661 | – |
| Tropical Sun Semolina Fine | 5kg | WAN1620 WAN1516 WAN1321 WAN1240 WAN1280 WAN1188 WAN1124 WAN0800 WAN0743 WAN0663 | – |
| Tropical Sun Semolina Coarse | 500g | WAN0666 WAN0782 WAN0741 WAN0798 WAN0955 WAN1016 WAN1121 WAN1184 WAN1237 WAN1316 WAN1598 | – |
| Tropical Sun Semolina Coarse | 1.5kg | WAN0664 WAN0661 WAN0740 WAN0710 WAN0781 WAN0796 WAN0799 WAN0784 WAN0745 WAN0954 WAN1018 WAN0957 WAN1015 WAN1186 WAN1120 WAN1187 WAN1125 WAN1239 WAN1318 WAN1236 WAN1278 WAN1319 WAN1282 WAN1517 WAN1597 WAN1621 | – |
| Tropical Sun Semolina Coarse | 5kg | WAN0667 WAN0663 WAN0742 WAN0743 WAN0780 WAN0800 WAN0797 WAN0956 WAN1185 WAN1119 WAN1188 WAN1124 WAN1279 WAN1238 WAN1321 WAN1240 WAN1280 WAN1317 WAN1525 WAN1516 WAN1600 WAN1620 | – |
What you should do
If you have bought these products and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat them. Instead, return the products to the store from where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information contact Tropicalsunfoods.com.
Action taken by the business
Wanis is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall 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-19-2024-update-1 · Last updated 16 May 2024
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