Allergy alertFSA
Luxury Apple Pie recalled over undeclared nuts
Dunnes Stores is recalling their Luxury Apple Pie due to a packaging error. Some packs may contain Luxury Pear and Almond Pie which contains nuts (almonds), 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.
Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie 750g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 16 June 2025
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: almond is in Luxury Apple Pie without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids almond, do not eat it.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of almond, 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. Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts and macadamias. People allergic to one type often avoid them all.
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-30-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Dunnes Stores is recalling their Luxury Apple Pie due to a packaging error. Some packs may contain Luxury Pear and Almond Pie which contains nuts (almonds), which are not mentioned on the label.
The risk
Nuts (almonds)
This product contains nuts (almonds) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (almonds).
Action taken
Dunnes Stores has recalled the product and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to nuts (almonds) do not eat it. Instead, return it to where it was purchased for a refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Luxury Apple Pie been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: almond is in Luxury Apple Pie without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids almond, do not eat it. Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts and macadamias. People allergic to one type often avoid them all.
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 almond, 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 almond. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of almond, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
