Allergy alertFSA
Ritz Cheese Sandwich recalled over undeclared milk, gluten and soya
Farmfoods is recalling Ritz Cheese Sandwich product because it contains milk, soya and wheat (gluten), which are not emphasised on the label. This recall only affects products originating from Indonesia, and does not affect products originating from other countries.
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.
Ritz Cheese Sandwich 91g
- Affected
- All batch codes
What to do now
Ritz Cheese Sandwich contains milk, gluten and soya, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of milk, gluten and soya.
- Anyone who avoids milk, gluten and soya should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- You can return it to Farmfoods for your money back.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
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
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-14-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Farmfoods is recalling Ritz Cheese Sandwich product because it contains milk, soya and wheat (gluten), which are not emphasised on the label. This recall only affects products originating from Indonesia, and does not affect products originating from other countries.
The risk
Allergens:
Milk, Soya, Wheat (Gluten)
The product contains milk, soya and wheat (gluten), making it a health risk to those with an allergy or intolerance to milk, an allergy to soya or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
Action taken
Farmfoods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product, and on their website. 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 this product, and have an allergy or intolerance to any of the allergens listed, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from which you bought the product for a full refund. For further information contact the Farmfoods Customer Services on 0121 700 7160.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Ritz Cheese Sandwich been recalled?
Ritz Cheese Sandwich contains milk, gluten and soya, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of milk, gluten and soya. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
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 milk, gluten and soya 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?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid milk, gluten and soya. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of milk, gluten and soya, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
