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Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake recalled over undeclared mustard

Undeclared mustard

ALDI is recalling Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.

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Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

  • Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake 600g

    Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
    • 25 February 2024
    • 26 February 2024
    • 27 February 2024

What to do now

The label on Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake does not tell people about the mustard it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to mustard, it is not.

  1. If you are allergic to or intolerant of mustard, do not eat it.
  2. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
  3. Take it back to Aldi and ask for a refund.
  4. Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.

Why it matters. Mustard allergy can be severe. Mustard is often hidden in dressings, sauces, marinades and spice mixes.

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

The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.

If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.

From the official notice

Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-10-2024). Quoted as issued.

Summary

ALDI is recalling Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.

The risk

Mustard

This product contains mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.

Action taken

ALDI is recalling the above product from customers and have contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, who 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 and allergy to mustard, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Open the FSA notice

Questions

Why has Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake been recalled?

The label on Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake does not tell people about the mustard it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to mustard, it is not. Mustard allergy can be severe. Mustard is often hidden in dressings, sauces, marinades and spice mixes.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the use by on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

If you are allergic to or intolerant of mustard, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.

Can I get a refund?

The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.

Is it safe for people without this allergy?

Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid mustard. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of mustard, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.

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