Allergy alertFSA
BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf recalled over undeclared peanuts
BFree Foods is recalling BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf because it may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is 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.
BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf 350g
- Affected
- All date codes up to and including 04 December 2024
What to do now
The label on BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf 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.
- Anyone who avoids peanuts should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Take it back to the shop where you bought it and ask for a refund.
- 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
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-23-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
BFree Foods is recalling BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf because it may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
The risk
Peanuts
This product may contain peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Action taken
BFree Foods 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 peanuts do not eat it. Instead return it to where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please contact BFree Customer Service on 07494 026692 or Quality@bfreefoods.com.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf been recalled?
The label on BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf 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?
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 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?
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.
