Allergy alertFSA
La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne recalled over undeclared fish or shellfish
Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd is recalling La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne, due to a packaging error. Some packs may contain Prawn & Lobster Lasagne, that contains crustaceans (prawns and lobster), which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans. This alert was published on 7 May 2025 and updated on 8 May 2025 with a minor change to the wording.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne 700g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- L0B510816
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 17 June 2025
What to do now
The label on La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne does not tell people about the crustaceans it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to crustaceans, it is not.
- Anyone who avoids crustaceans 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. 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
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-25-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd is recalling La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne, due to a packaging error. Some packs may contain Prawn & Lobster Lasagne, that contains crustaceans (prawns and lobster), which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
This alert was published on 7 May 2025 and updated on 8 May 2025 with a minor change to the wording.
The risk
Crustaceans
This product contains prawns and lobster making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
Action taken
Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has been told 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 crustaceans, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund (even without a receipt). For further information please contact the company on recall@rana.co.uk.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne been recalled?
The label on La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne does not tell people about the crustaceans it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to crustaceans, it is not. 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 use by 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 crustaceans 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 crustaceans. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of crustaceans, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
