Urgent Food Allergy Warning Issued by FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent public health warning concerning a possible health risk from several popular snack items. This alert follows the official recall of three specific Flapjackery products found to contain an undeclared ingredient that could pose a serious danger to consumers with allergies.
Recalled Products and Potential Danger
Flapjackery is recalling its Mince Pie Crumble Flapjack range because the products contain almonds that are not declared on the label. This omission makes the items a significant health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds or nuts in general.
The specific products involved in this recall are:
- Flapjackery Mince Pie Crumble Flapjack, 170g
- Flapjackery Christmas Towers box, containing 6 x 85g flapjacks
- Flapjackery Rudolph box, containing 6 x 170g flapjacks
All of these products have a best before date of March 2026. Consumers are urged to check their pantries and any recent purchases immediately.
What You Need to Do
If you have purchased any of the listed products and have an allergy to almonds, the FSA's advice is clear: do not eat them.
Instead, you should return the items to the shop where they were bought for a full refund. The company has initiated the recall process and is alerting customers through point-of-sale notices in stores. These notices explain the reason for the recall and the steps customers should take.
The FSA has confirmed that Flapjackery has also contacted relevant allergy support organisations to ensure their members are informed about this potential hazard.
This incident highlights the critical importance of accurate food labelling. The FSA stated, "Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect." When such a risk is identified, the agency issues a formal allergy alert to protect public health.
For more information, concerned consumers can contact Flapjackery directly via email at enquiries@flapjackery.co.uk or by calling customer services on 01822 258008.
