Allergy alertFSA
M&M’s Pipoca (popcorn) recalled over undeclared peanuts and gluten
3D Trading is recalling M&M’s Pipoca (popcorn) because the product contains peanuts and gluten and may contain barley, rye and wheat which are not mentioned on the UK label. This product was manufactured for the Brazilian market and over stickered for sale on the UK market. The information on the UK label does not accurately reflect the allergen information on the original label. Only M&M’s Pipoca with a 3D Trading ingredients label is being recalled.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
M&M’s Pipoca 35g
- Affected
- All batches
- All dates
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: peanuts and gluten is in M&M’s Pipoca (popcorn) without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids peanuts and gluten, do not eat it.
- Anyone who avoids peanuts and gluten should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Peanut allergy is a frequent cause of severe allergic reactions. Even a small amount can trigger symptoms in some people.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-20-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
3D Trading is recalling M&M’s Pipoca (popcorn) because the product contains peanuts and gluten and may contain barley, rye and wheat which are not mentioned on the UK label.
This product was manufactured for the Brazilian market and over stickered for sale on the UK market. The information on the UK label does not accurately reflect the allergen information on the original label.
Only M&M’s Pipoca with a 3D Trading ingredients label is being recalled.
The risk
peanut, gluten, barley, rye and wheat.
This product contains peanut and gluten and may contain barley, rye and wheat making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanut, an allergy or intolerance to barley, rye, wheat or cereals containing gluten or with coeliac disease.
Action taken
3D Trading is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanut or an allergy or intolerance to barley, rye, wheat or cereals containing gluten, or coeliac disease, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund with or without a receipt. For more information, please call 07596 571086 or contact UK@3dcandy.co.uk
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has M&M’s Pipoca (popcorn) been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: peanuts and gluten is in M&M’s Pipoca (popcorn) without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids peanuts and gluten, do not eat it. Peanut allergy is a frequent cause of severe allergic reactions. Even a small amount can trigger symptoms in some people.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Anyone who avoids peanuts and gluten should not eat this product. Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid peanuts and gluten. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of peanuts and gluten, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
