Undeclared allergen (gluten) found in prepackaged Scotch eggs
| Issue Date | 26.1.2018 |
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| Source of Information | UK Food Standards Agency and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland |
| Food Product | Prepackaged Scotch eggs |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: 2 Gluten Free Scotch Eggs |
| Reason For Issuing Alert | The Centre for Food Safety (CFS), through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notice issued by the UK Food Standards Agency and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland that the above-mentioned product which was declared as gluten free is under recall because a small number of packs of the affected product might contain gluten, a known allergen. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed up with the local importer/retailer concerned which confirmed that the affected product was imported and sold in its chain stores. The importer has stopped sale, removed from shelves, and initiated a recall of the affected product. The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. |
| Advice to the Trade | Stop using the affected product immediately. |
| Advice to Consumers | Consumers who are allergic to gluten should not eat the concerned product, and to seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after taking the food. |
| Further Information |
Members of the public may call the importer's hotline at 3656 2277 during office hours for enquiries about the recall. |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2018-1-26