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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a precautionary warning to consumers regarding batches of mustard powder and mustard flour imported from India to the UK, which have been found to contain undeclared peanut protein. This alert, following a notification from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), is particularly important for consumers with peanut allergies.
In an effort to safeguard the health of consumers in Ireland, the FSAI advises individuals with a peanut allergy or those who suspect they may have one, to avoid any products containing mustard as an ingredient until further notice. The public is urged to carefully check product labelling before consuming items that may contain mustard. Mustard, being a priority food allergen in the European Union, must be clearly declared on both pre-packed and non-pre-packed food when used as an ingredient.
The Food Standards Agency in the UK is actively investigating the source and distribution of these affected batches. The FSAI is collaborating closely with their UK counterparts to track the ongoing investigation. In the meantime, the FSAI has already issued two food allergen alerts earlier this week related to this contamination and is prepared to issue further warnings if more products are identified.
Recent alerts linked to this contamination include:
- Domino’s Garlic & Herb and Domino’s Mustard & Honey dips
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This situation remains under investigation, and consumers are urged to stay vigilant.
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Allergy Alert Notification: | 2024.A33 |
| Allergen(s): | Peanut |
| Product Identification: | All food products containing mustard as an ingredient, and / or mentioned in an allergen warning statement on the label. |
| Country Of Origin: | Unknown |
Message:
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has been notified by the Food Standards Agency, UK that batches of mustard powder and mustard flour imported to the UK from India have been found to contain undeclared peanut protein. In the interest of protecting consumers in Ireland, the FSAI, as a precautionary measure, is advising anyone with a peanut allergy or suspected peanut allergy not to eat any products containing mustard as an ingredient. The FSAI advises affected consumers to check labelling on products prior to consumption. Mustard is also a priority food allergen in the EU and therefore, must be declared for pre-packed food and for non-pre-packed food when used as an ingredient.
The Food Standards Agency, UK is working urgently to ascertain the source and distribution chains for these batches. The investigation is ongoing and the FSAI is liaising closely with the UK agency. The FSAI has issued two food allergen alerts* earlier this week linked to this contamination and it will issue additional food allergen alerts if any additional implicated products are found to be on sale in Ireland.