Allergy alertFSA
Farmfoods Chicken & Spinach Pasta recalled over undeclared fish, crustaceans and molluscs
Farmfoods is recalling Farmfoods Chicken & Spinach Pasta because some packs may contain crustaceans, fish and molluscs which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans, fish and molluscs.
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.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Farmfoods Chicken & Spinach Pasta 350g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- L5192B05D
- L5192C05D
- L5193C05D
- L5193A05D
- L5193B05D
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- January 2027
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: fish, crustaceans and molluscs is in Farmfoods Chicken & Spinach Pasta without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids fish, crustaceans and molluscs, do not eat it.
- Anyone who avoids fish, crustaceans and molluscs should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Return it to Farmfoods for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Fish, crustaceans (such as prawns and crab) and molluscs (such as mussels and squid) are separate allergens, and reactions to shellfish can be severe.
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-50-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Farmfoods is recalling Farmfoods Chicken & Spinach Pasta because some packs may contain crustaceans, fish and molluscs which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans, fish and molluscs.
The risk
Crustaceans, fish, molluscs
This product may contain crustaceans, fish and molluscs making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans, fish and molluscs.
Action taken
Farmfoods 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/products are 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 crustaceans, fish or molluscs do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Farmfoods customer services on 0121 700 7160.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Farmfoods Chicken & Spinach Pasta been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: fish, crustaceans and molluscs is in Farmfoods Chicken & Spinach Pasta without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids fish, crustaceans and molluscs, do not eat it. Fish, crustaceans (such as prawns and crab) and molluscs (such as mussels and squid) are separate allergens, and reactions to shellfish can be severe.
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?
Anyone who avoids fish, crustaceans and molluscs 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?
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 fish, crustaceans and molluscs. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of fish, crustaceans and molluscs, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
