Allergy alertFSA
Capsicana Easy Going Mild Salsa recalled over undeclared gluten and mustard
Capsicana is recalling Capsicana Easy Going Mild Salsa because the product contains barley (gluten) and mustard which are not mentioned on the label.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Capsicana Easy Going MIld Salsa 285g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 6091
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- May 2027
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: gluten and mustard is in Capsicana Easy Going Mild Salsa without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids gluten and mustard, do not eat it.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of gluten and mustard, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, and often in oats unless they are labelled gluten-free. It matters for people with coeliac disease as well as those with a wheat allergy.
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-36-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Capsicana is recalling Capsicana Easy Going Mild Salsa because the product contains barley (gluten) and mustard which are not mentioned on the label.
The risk
Barley (Gluten), Mustard
This product contains barley (gluten) and mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard and/or allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
Action taken
Capsicana 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 mustard and/or and allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten, or with coeliac disease, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. No receipt required. For more information, please contact Capsicana consumer care team on 0800 0195 617, or email consumer.services@abworldfoods.com
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Capsicana Easy Going Mild Salsa been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: gluten and mustard is in Capsicana Easy Going Mild Salsa without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids gluten and mustard, do not eat it. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, and often in oats unless they are labelled gluten-free. It matters for people with coeliac disease as well as those with a wheat allergy.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and 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 gluten and mustard, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat 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 gluten and mustard. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of gluten and mustard, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
