Allergy alertFSA
Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup recalled over undeclared peanuts
Aldi is recalling Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup because they may contain peanut, which are not mentioned on the label, making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
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.
Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup 600g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 01 October 2024
Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup 600g
- Best before
- 28 September 2024
What to do now
The label on Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock does not tell people about the peanuts it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to peanuts, it is not.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of peanuts, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- Take it back to Aldi and ask for a refund.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
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
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-37-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Aldi is recalling Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup because they may contain peanut, which are not mentioned on the label, making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
The risk
Peanuts
These products may contain peanut making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Action taken
Aldi is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact 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 products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For further information visit help.aldi.co.uk
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock been recalled?
The label on Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock does not tell people about the peanuts it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to peanuts, it is not. 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?
Compare the best before 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 peanuts, 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 peanuts. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of peanuts, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
